anonymous [ text ]

[braverpath]

[ It's early in the day that this anonymous message appears. Unlike most, Yoshimitsu isn't too keen about speaking to the public at large. It's too daunting for his liking but for once, he does so. He's not seeking the meaning of life or anything dire but he's seeking something just as important. ]

It's far too easy to lose yourself here but how does one stay true while wearing many masks?

[ Cryptic, no? There's a reason for that. ]

Which mask do you wear? Which mask do you destroy? Do you remain true or do you tell more lies?

It's far too easy to grow comfortable here. Perhaps none of us know shame.

Comments

txt - anonymous

[yakiniku]

This seems an oddly specific problem.

[braverpath]

[ Nani? He's already side eyeing this comment. ]

How so? Doesn't everyone put up appearances?

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[badluckblues]

i'm with anon up there. no one is gonna buy into this vagueposting bs without names, pal

deet it or beat it

lmmmaao!

[braverpath]

DO YOU BOTH LACK IMAGINATION?!

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[whitesnows]

Do you doubt your own motivations? The true content of our characters can only be judged in how we treat others.

[braverpath]

My motivation was revenge but now, I'm uncertain if even that remains true.

My blade has dulled.

[lifehacker]

fuck shame we're here to bust nuts

Pfffft!

[braverpath]

MIND YOUR TONGUE!

There's no need for vulgarities!

[codecmoment]

I've been hurt too much to care.
I've never worn a mask in my life.
It's honesty and integrity that means everything to me.

[braverpath]

Honesty and integrity.

You would think that's all one would need but sometimes even that isn't enough.

[text, anonymous]

[zohvin]

Not everyone has the luxury of a choice.

[braverpath]

We all have our reasons but what good is lying to oneself?

text; anon

[profanation]

Does your knee make your ear dishonest? Does your hand give lie to your lung? Does your foot obfuscate the fact of your tongue?

[braverpath]

Of course not! The answer there is quite obvious.

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[ringlette]

As someone who was once chosen by the gods to love the people, I never afforded wearing a mask.

The love I feel for another person, whoever they are, is true. Every single fragment of it.

anon | text

[braverpath]

[ Ah, it's Marie! He immediately goes to her message after telling one of those other anons to go right to hell. Honestly, some of these folks are quite bothersome. ]

How admirable! I've come to expect the best of you, Marie.

[ Yes, this anon knows you, Marie! Who could he be~ ]

Yet how does one stay true to thyself among such distractions? This is where I falter. I almost feel as I should be punished for forgetting what I am in favor of such carnal desires.

Perhaps this shame is only felt by a remote few.

anonymous text.

[madannoshashu]

depends on what you mean by "staying true to yourself"

people are always changing, and the thing about masks is, if you wear them long enough, they aren't just masks anymore

you got a reason or purpose for being, friend? because if you don't, it sounds like you need one

[braverpath]

This is...where I struggle.

I once walked down the path of retribution but now, I find myself lingering idly in search of bliss instead of the revenge my blade still craves.

This place has dulled my resolve and yet, I'm almost satisfied with that.

Maybe I've lost my edge.

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[champagnetower]

I don't think it's a bad thing if it's better for everyone! Like if you want to make everyone happy even when you're really sad, it's okay to wear a happy mask!

[braverpath]

So you're in favor hiding oneself? Interesting...

The opinions on this matter vary greatly.

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[crabbmarche]

I have made a living off of masks. It is not quite as dramatic as you seem to make it sound. We all put on different faces depending on how we wish to be perceived, and they are all 'us', in some way.

hey, red! o/

[braverpath]

The masks we don are meant to conceal the truth but why do we hide? For others sake or for our own? This is what baffles me most.

Maybe I shouldn't hide anymore but the hesitance lingers.

Text - Anonymous

[foolishjustice]

I've cast aside the mask I used to hide among the corrupt.

Unfortunately, I wish I knew how to keep sight of one's true self while hiding behind roles. I'm still working on remembering who I really am, under it all.

But I can say that what's made me happiest is when I've let myself act without wearing a specific mask and formed connections without deception.

[braverpath]

Losing all sense of self is the end result of donning so many roles. What was your reason for it? Do you even remember that?

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[1upzero]

I don't think I understand. You mean, taking on many roles?

I can't say I've really taken up anything I didn't do before.

text; anon

[huaisang]

Shame is very much overrated. Between death and shame, which one would you pick?

Re: text; anon

[braverpath]

Death. If forced to pick between the two, I rather pick death.

Shame has brought me nothing but grief.

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[investing]

Masks are a normal necessity in every day life. You can't trust everyone at first glance. There's no shame in that. And there's no shame in feeling lost.

But what keeps me 'true' is remembering all the things I need to accomplish, that I need to pursue.
A good example would be what waits for us back at home.

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[braverpath]

A bloodstained path of vengeance awaits me. To say the least, I'm none too eager.

This realm is a pleasant distraction for a lonely soul but it's still a distraction. I shouldn't allow myself to feel such kinship here.

It's all nothing but a dream.

( ANONYMOUS TEXT )

[infiltrar]

[There's actually no text, just a link that when opened up will automatically play an audio file.]

lmao! so mean!

[braverpath]

[ Why Sombra, why?! ]

...What is the meaning of this paltry display?!

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[reflectory]

Not everyone needs a mask, but
I suppose no matter which a person chooses, they would still be themselves.