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.

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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.

rip

[badluckblues]

look do you want replies or not, because it sounds like you're looking for answers to some kinda personal problem but no one can fuckin tell

/gross sobbing ensues

[braverpath]

[ See? See?! This is why Yoshimitsu avoid the internet. It's too much!]

It's far too personal to explain like this!

I would give away my identity!

[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

[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.

Pfffft!

[braverpath]

MIND YOUR TONGUE!

There's no need for vulgarities!

[lifehacker]

i'm typin you dipshit
cock
pussy
cunt
twat
fuck
shit

[braverpath]

Honesty and integrity.

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

[braverpath]

DAMN YOU!

Such a fiend should be cast to hell!

[text, anonymous]

[zohvin]

Not everyone has the luxury of a choice.

[braverpath]

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

[lifehacker]

i mean there's a literal priest around if you want to consult with him

[codecmoment]

I know.
I know very much.
Life isn't fair and the universe doesn't care.

[zohvin]

We're fragile. Not everyone is immediately ready to admit to what might be painful for them - or to that shame you mentioned. Mental wounds don't always heal.

And that's all to say nothing of the masks we wear for other people. I'd encourage you to take a harder look at the reasons and decide what your best course of action is, instead of making some sort of value judgment on something that every intelligent being does.

[braverpath]

I rather not!

Dealing with a religious zealot is less desirable than dealing with a depraved fool like you!

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[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.

[profanation]

Then why do the faces you wear count as lies to your 'self'?
Are they not also parts that make up a whole?