[She can poke holes in his moral integrity facade later, Jade's not done harassing Grandpa spine-worm yet. Fortunately she just so happened to open a little door for him.]

Doesn't this very same vow prevent them from atoning? They have no memory of their history, and they've never been able to put their natural ability to use for the betterment of all.

So wouldn't it make more sense to alter your course ahead, seeing as the old way has clearly failed?

[He releases his hold on her face seeing as she was no longer struggling against him.]

If this vow was truly for the benefit of all, then surely it must be able to adapt should it prove to be faulty? After all, times change.