text; un: xiaoxingchen

[mingyues]

[ xiao xingchen is not someone who feels the urge to ask questions often. not of others, and even less so of strangers. for this, however, he'll make an exception, even if the words are hard to parse. ]

I have been thinking
The people that we are in this place, the people we become —
Is there a chance in this world for those who are destined to commit evil?
Or is it futile to expect that anything will change when we return to our worlds?

And if it is futile then... does anything we do here matter?

Comments

[inordertobelieve]

I am just trying to understand the context of your future crimes better. It is certainly not a situation I'd be able to judge under my own law, given the difference in magic levels.

In the end, my answer remains the same though. You are not presently guilty of these transgressions and though the stain may be one you carry with yourself for as long as you exist here or elsewhere, it does not mean that actions of justice in this place are meaningless.

To be righteous is a choice made even against the odds.

[mingyues]

Murder, unknowingly done but still murder. A life is a life, in all worlds, isn't it? It has value and should not - should not be tossed aside.

Thank you. I wish to not commit these crimes but that makes little difference in a way, the sword is not to blame, just the hand who wields it.

Are you someone who believes in righteousness?

[inordertobelieve]

Yes.

[ That's a simple answer and it comes immediately, as a singular text. He types the elaboration after. There's simply no need to hesitate on the yes or no. ]

I believe it is a rare virtue in society, but it should not be. Everyone has a duty to themselves and others to aspire towards righteousness. Only then can society thrive.

[mingyues]

And what would you do to keep this righteousness from ever becoming tainted?

[inordertobelieve]

It's an internal value. There is really nothing you can do, no failsafes you can build, other than steeling your character and critical thinking.

I'm aware this likely isn't the answer you are looking for, but I don't believe there is a shortcut.

[mingyues]

I appreciate all the answers I have been given.

No matter what, I want
I want to be good

[inordertobelieve]

That drive is more than other people have.

[ THE BAR IS ON THE FLOOR. ]

[mingyues]

[ GIVEN HIS CANON.....rip]

I am certain that if I were to fail, someone would make sure to stop me.

[inordertobelieve]

Ideally, yes.

That, too, is a commitment that many people appear to lack however. Society is far from ideal yet.

[mingyues]

It is necessary, perhaps this place will foster this conviction in others.

[inordertobelieve]

Unfortunately it seems to foster hedonism more than anything.

[mingyues]

It
It isn't always so bad

[inordertobelieve]

[ ......... ]

Well, I'll grant that I am an outlier in how I feel about this.