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?

[yakiniku]

Wearing a mask is a choice. Maintaining it is a choice. Becoming comfortable is a choice. Shame, however, is not.

Consider the reasons why you wear your mask. Is it to protect you from shame, or are you hiding from something else?

[braverpath]

This isn't solely about me!

[ Liiiiies. ]

I have no reason to hide but every reason to be cautious. Others can be...judgmental.

[yakiniku]

Well you are not the only one in that sort of position, no, but your particular dilemma is unique to you. The particulars of why you wear the mask and what it will take for you to take it off. No one else can answer those questions.

Ignore them.

[braverpath]

Ignore them? Is it truly so simple?

[Yoshimitsu is starting to suspect he knows this anon but he won't make much of a fuss about it. If this is who he thinks it is, then Yoshimitsu knows he's getting some sound advice. After all, none of his companions would ever led him astray.

...Except for Genji but none of the others.]

I think I've found my reason to lay down this mask. I wish to be honest with those I deem as friends. There's no need for secrets between us.