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[It's been a while since Four's done some information gathering! And this is a topic he knows most here are well aware of. He doesn't write it out right away however, he takes the time to think about it, since he's personally aware that it's a sensitive topic.]

War is an unavoidable part of humanity, in the sense that it seems that those who are sentient have trouble avoiding it. Conflicting ideals come together and creates something that harms everyone, it is how most civilizations are built. When I first saw war with my own eyes, I thought it was the most terrible monster I've ever seen. This much hasn't changed for me. I have mentioned before that it's the purpose of me and my twin to gather information related to humanity, and to one day understand it. Knowing why and when a war starts and finishes is one thing. Understanding is another, and I believe I'm starting to understand. There's still a lot I don't know however. Can anyone explain war to me? What is it like from your point of view? If someone values life, how can they fight in a war?

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[Four takes note of this, quietly comparing it to what information he has on the subject so far. He's so far, yet so close, to understanding this. Part of him wonders if he actually wants to understand. After all, War is nothing but ceaseless violence, some terrible creature who destroys everything in its path.]

I see. Do you think War can be avoided by civilizations if they tried? Or do you think that it's an inevitability? Is it worth the damage done in the end, win or lose?

In some scenarios, yes, I'm sure war can be avoided. Maybe easily, maybe with great effort. However, sometimes it seems to be the only option.

... And no, not really. At least, from where I come from. After the dust settled, it felt like nothing really changed. Just got worse. Efforts were being made to unite Autobots and Decepticons at the time, but of course, that is a task that will take many, many years.

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