Hope; a drug of disaster and boon

The young Fallen continued. "As things stand, we're losing and we'd probably be wiped out."

"Yes, we've established as much, next?"

"But reports just came in that they didn't kill any on planet #kwhd2 and just destroyed the outpost, without harming any civilians."

This was rare.

So far, the artificial beings were hunting Fallen planets down and eradicating them one by one.

Yet- this time it was different.

Granted- it was a single occurrence but a welcome one regardless. 

"What? Impossible!"

"I know. But this gives me some hope."

And that hope was what brought him here. 

"Hope is an illusion," the female Fallen said. "However, in this matter, I do agree. Regardless, one act of kindness does not excuse their pursuit till now. Besides, that doesn't solve the matter of our present revolts and countless onslaughts."

The Fallen were facing a crisis from all sides, not just one universe.