"I suppose it must be a little of both. I did not choose my function; it was something I was born with, just the same as my siblings. And perhaps it was the Original One's will that I should love what I do: I am perfectly content to devote my small existence to learning. The world is such an infinitely fascinating place; I don't imagine I should ever tire of it."

That vague, subtle smile edged its way back onto Uxie's face. "However... Arceus is just another Pokemon. I am not bound to the Original One's will any more than she is bound to mine. I make no secret of my intentions: the path I choose is the pursuit of truth, wherever that should lead me. If I should end up in a shadowy place, then so be it; one cannot achieve great things without dirtying one's hands in the process. History has made it quite clear that the clean and pleasant truth that is easily handed to you... is not necessarily a truth at all."

Uxie paused for a moment, humming quietly, then turned his face towards Lash. "But I don't suppose that helps you out very much, does it?"