-before she'd even met the Dawnservant. No matter what, she has to at least try at first.

-that she sees the good in EVERYONE, but she tries to see that the world is full of multifaceted people & only wants to see those facets touch the light.

"Ignorance begets strife. Understanding begets fellowship." The creed of Gulool Ja Ja that Iliira had inadvertently found herself following long-

-But damn it all, she still makes the effort to try as much as she can! Even when it ends up hurting her, she can't let go of the desire to just UNDERSTAND where her enemies are coming from. She just HAS to try, just in case there's some shot in the dark at peace & reparation. It's not necessarily-

-Sure, there are, have been, & will continue to be multitudes of foes she's faced where an understanding can't be found. Where they've stepped or have long since stepped too far out of line for an understanding to pass, those who reject such ideas & relish in being utterly morally reprehensible.-

-eye & a gentle heart to see past Iliira's scar & see the little quirks on her face that give her such character.

phrased a lot more eloquently in this tumblr post: www.tumblr.com/ubernegro/79...