Writer's Block: Use Your Power

[archerhatesyou]

Often times, the people I know who have no power beyond the natural human ability speak of how much they wished for a "super power" or to be able to do one thing or another that they'll never achieve. I don't pretend to understand it.

Having some form of power is a constant burden. It draws attackers, putting yourself and those close to you in

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[cloneofarc]

That was a little bit depressing.

But the point is if you're happy with your life decisions and they aren't harming anybody, that's all that matters.

[archerhatesyou]

I think if I wasn't so sure of the existence of an afterlife, I would find life in general depressing. I don't think in terms like that, really though.

[cloneofarc]

I do. Maybe that's part of my problem.

[archerhatesyou]

Its only a problem if you believe it to be.

[cynic_supreme]

Wow...that's...really admirable. I'm sure you're not doing it for the admiration or some other BS reason but still...

[Lock to Ishida]

Triana's really lucky to have a guy like you.

[/Lock]

[archerhatesyou]

No, I don't want admiration or pity. My point most definitely that those reasons were not why we do this.

[[lock]]

Thank you, though I'm not really sure what you mean.

[[/lock]]

[cynic_supreme]

Right. It's just rare to find people so selfless.

[Lock]

You two are seeing each other, right? You seem like a really good guy, so she's lucky to have found you.

[/Lock]

[archerhatesyou]

I would hardly say I'm selfless.

[[lock]]

...I don't think so... I think she's interested in other people, as well.

[[/lock]]

[commanderamarao]

I was wondering where you were.

But you have to remember that thing I mentioned about compassion. If you want to protect something, you actually have to give yourself an appreciation for it.

[archerhatesyou]

I've been working on it. I've taken a great deal of your advice to heart. I don't think I would have been afforded a great deal of opportunities without you these last few months, Amarao-san.

[commanderamarao]

Really? Thank you....

[archerhatesyou]

Yes well... I believe in respecting my elders and superiors when they deserve it and have valuable wisdom to share.

[archerhatesyou]

I don't want recognition really. I want to be better than my opponents and my comrades. Until very recently, the only person I had in my life to give me a pat on the back was taken away from me and discredited by everything around me. So recognition or a congratulations are not something I would expect or want.

[archerhatesyou]

I have real value in what I do.

[plumpumpkin]

Wow...your really dedicated to your thing, huh? I guess I can understand that. My dad is sort of the same way about his work too. I think it's important that you feel that way about it though. If something is worth anything you have to fight for it right? I guess I just haven't found my thing yet you know...so I get what your saying but I can't really ever get it? Does that make any sense? Probably not...

You have scars?...This I did not know...but that's not really important is it...anyway... uhhh...

Maybe you wanna hang out tomorrow...I've got a present for you and I don't want you working yourself too hard, it is a holiday after all.

[archerhatesyou]

You didn't notice? The scars on my hands are very slight and thin, silvery almost, but I thought you would have noticed the larger ones on my chest.

Yes, that would be fun. I have something for you as well. Would you like to come here?

[plumpumpkin]

Well...it's not like I've SEEN you without your shirt on...or anything.

And I don't exactly pay attention to how your hands look either. I guess I should...

[archerhatesyou]

Oh. No. Of course not. I meant uh, well, nevermind.