If he really took it into consideration, Aizawa would have come to the most simplistic conclusion--that the man speaking to him was an insane remnant of the distant past and someone who, without a doubt, didn't have the qualifications to be a hero or a representative of the innocent. When he heard, 'If I never have to take a life, I will be satisfied' he grew complacent and with extreme ease.

There were people born into terrible situations all over the world. Many, many people had to make decisions so severe and permanent that they could easily be labeled villains as well as heroes depending on who suffered their involvement. Aizawa didn't press his preconceptions of previous times any further than that.

"It's certainly true that brutality and war-like mentalities have been removed from the personalities of law enforcement and the definition of a 'hero' has changed over time," He turned to Alexander once again, his tone somewhat dark even as he managed a sardonic smile. "But, don't be fooled by our era of apparent law and order. The concept of Justice hasn't ever changed. The people who practice it have changed their uniforms and stuck themselves under the right banners."

"Many heroes think they're beyond reproach. They think they're the judges who control life and death. However, one key condition to being a real hero means being willing to be compassionate to your enemy even at your own risk. Given what you've said... I think you're fully capable of being an inspirational and admirable hero."

Aizawa paused, looking away and heaving another long, draining sigh.

"That is, in theory. I like what I've heard, but actions and words are two different courses."