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Re: (D12 EA) Contemplating 3
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:13 am
by Kitsu Murato
"I think that being drawn to violence is a natural thing for us as mortals. And that we fight that nature, some more successfully than others. Even though I am not a fan of violence there is still an emotionally exciting reaction we feel in that state."
Re: (D12 EA) Contemplating 3
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:19 am
by Suzume Senseki
Kitsu Murato wrote: ↑Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:13 am
"I think that being drawn to violence is a natural thing for us as mortals. And that we fight that nature, some more successfully than others. Even though I am not a fan of violence there is still an emotionally exciting reaction we feel in that state."
"Hm..."
Another long silence before he answers.
"Perhaps you're right. And if that is so... I should admire Yoshie-sensei even more than I already did. She always took great care to make sure we understood the price of violence, the fleetingness of life, and the value of respect."
His face is still turned up to the sky as he speaks.
"Is that the reason we're thought to restrain our emotions, I wonder. Or... could we perhaps restrain some emotions, but let other, purer ones free?"
Re: (D12 EA) Contemplating 3
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:35 pm
by Kitsu Murato
"Emotions are restrained because we are obsessed with control. They represent a lack of it," he says shaking his head. "I would feel without restraint all the time if not for expectations. I can fortunately get away with some of it due to leniency towards those trained by the Ikoma."
He smiled. "But I wish everyone could look at each other and smile freely."