"A Glimmer of Understanding"

"You say you are listening, but I don't think you are," I said, my voice cracking with emotion as I struggled to hold back tears. I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. "I get it, we treat people unfairly, it sucks. I know people thought I was going to be a villain, but no, I'm using my Quirk for good. If the world changes, we can live in harmony. Everyone on it will be treated equally, no matter if they have a so-called villain Quirk or don't even have a Quirk. We should treat each other equally!" As I spoke, I felt a lump form in my throat, and my eyes began to sting. I blinked rapidly, trying to push back the tears that threatened to spill down my face. I didn't want to show Shigaraki my vulnerability, not now. I wanted to make a point, to make him understand. Shigaraki's expression was unreadable, but I saw a flicker of something in his eyes. It was a small movement, but it gave me hope. Maybe, just maybe, he was starting to understand. "I've been judged and condemned by people I thought were supposed to care about me," I continued, my voice shaking. "I've been ostracized and isolated. But I've never given up. I've kept fighting, because I believe that we can do better. We can be better." I took a step closer to Shigaraki, my heart pounding in my chest. "You say you want to change the game, but at what cost? You're not just fighting against the heroes, you're fighting against the very people who need your help. The people who are suffering, who are being treated unfairly. Is that really what you want?" Shigaraki's eyes narrowed, his expression intense. For a moment, I thought I saw a glimmer of uncertainty, but it was quickly replaced by his usual confident mask. "I understand what you're saying, Vesper," he said, his voice low and even. "But I'm not sure I agree with you. The world is a complicated place, and sometimes change requires sacrifice." I felt a surge of frustration, but I refused to give up. I took another step closer to Shigaraki, my eyes locked on his. "But what if I told you that there's another way? A way that doesn't involve killing people, or hurting innocent civilians. A way that involves working together, and finding common ground." Shigaraki's expression didn't change, but I saw a flicker of interest in his eyes. He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "I'm listening," he said, his voice a little softer. "Tell me more."