Two wrongs don't make a right. So we must find a balance and middle ground, somewhere we can move forwards. However, it not easy to accomplish when one is tuck between a rock and a hard place. How will we make BOTH sides see rationality? What shall happen if the balance tips too far one way or the other? Only time will tell, but sometimes messing up is part of helping to understand, so long as you keep an open mind. Even in the brightest dawn there is darkness, and even in darkest night there is light, but only when they are roughly equal do you have a means of agency.
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I was wondering if you were referring to a specific moment in the story so far. I'm definitely keen for Criator exploring the story of ancient foes and those caught between them. Maybe everything isn't as clearly light/dark, just as you indicate. Nolan sees a light in Nicolai after all and Nolan is plagued by his own darkness perhaps.
Its a trope highly seen in many forms of media between rivaling groups/individuals, and a chronic one throughout history and present day. Just like "All that glitters isn't gold" (but our minds and hearts can shine far brighter), "Might makes right" (but do the ends justify the means?), "Don't judge a book by it cover" (Assume that your initial assumption may be wrong, does correlate a little to second chances), and the "Fear of unknown and change" (or keeping of status quo, if does not harm or restrict freedoms then it needs not be restricted). We all need to have have a leash to keep us from going to far (Anarchy/Chaos), but if its too short then we get (Rebellion from Oppression/Abuse of Power). In all cases though open communication is key, along with respect, responsibility, and trust. If all were to follow such keystones, then peace/world peace could be achieved. Even the golden rule can be a double edged sword if we do not know the motives of others, as good will between two, could be bad for others (Favoritism/Unequal Distribution).
You probably know a lot of this already, so I'm just rambling/preaching my observations, but complex and tangled situations often bring it out of me.