Music, delightfully atmospheric. Transitions, woah nice! View panning (Background)! That is new!
Obeying authority is important, but doing it blindly is for a fool. Were there a tangible reason or friendlier demeanor from the guards, I would be compelled to comply. The appearance of the interloper only stands to further these distinctions that the situation is not right, the situation and words said can that quickly change the context of something. So in this case it feels better to trust one who feels like they seek to aid. In any case, SOMEONE is willing to step up and help and not just stand around and let something bad happen. This right here is VERY IMPORTANT. Many times there is a clear abuse in the midst of crowds of people, yet no one is willing to stand up to or against the abuse. Still the struggle here is also a fighting retreat, no malice or more violence than needed to remove oneself from the situation.
Still though... unless the story is designed to allow it to interweave with choices made (semi-linear), I may just have to check out the other option at some point. Clearly "human" isn't normal here! X3 and would like to be able to meet all the characters, because after al first impressions may be wrong, if and when we are given the proper context to understand the reasons for actions in an unfamiliar situations. When something is unknown and no guidance is given, that is where rash actions may end being taken.
When there are groups at odds with each other, and there is no willingness by both to find some sort of common ground with which to unify them, there will the oppressors and the oppressed, but even then you can't guarantee which is which. If individuals are not careful the situation could flip, resulting in a scenario that is no different, as now you still have a group oppressed. Also need to be careful not to oppress those that may help you, lest they turn into an enemy, because you have given ample reason for them to distrust you. Don't follow blindly, don't trust blindly, don't act blindly. Even those you trust could be undermining you behind your back. All of this is reasons why such groups have to result to threats towards their own members, but there still is a difference between it being done in the form of an oath and kinship, and that of tyranny and fear.
While there will always be differences amongst social and economic classes, the ability to respect others and be respected in turn, regardless of those positions, is important to maintaining an overall happiness. If any side abuses or hoards its power too much it creates imbalances, but by using their surplus to occasionally help those less fortunate is to make them feel recognized, valued, and appreciated. This in turn makes them want put more effort back into their work. In order to maintain a good working machine maintenance and oiling must be done, lest they become rusty and grind to a halt or worse. Life has cycle, life has rhythm, but disrupt it too much and it will create waves that stand to eventually echo and come crashing back down on you. One must be aware of the consequences of actions they take, as well as responsibility for them. This is why I agree to occasionally challenging the way things are, but how it is challenged matters just as much, lest a chain is formed of the ways the challengers conduct themselves get challenged. This goes back to the paragraph prior.
In all cases there is always more sides to a story then meet he eye. The issue gets clouded though the more times evidence shows more to a given side or thought. Provide the proof, dispel the doubt, be the one to show and change minds that what they think is not always the case. This is what I long for, information to make informed decisions and truth, rather than rashness because all we may have ever been exposed to is one side.
I can't help be passionate about all this because often we may not look deep enough into the messages being shown, even when its one we are already living through.
