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[our_beloved]

[[Filtered from Ritsuka]]

You all are being quite thoughtful lately.  I have a question for you all, as well.

If you knew when you were going to die, and you knew there was no escape, how would you react?

Personally I would not be too stressed with it... discontent, but showing signs of stress or anger would upset those close to me.

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[goldchampion]

I'd live every day to the fullest!

[our_beloved]

There, see, there's an answer!

[goldchampion]

I would try to stay happy... I don't like the thought of dying, but being sad wont change anything... so better to enjoy what time I have left.

[our_beloved]

Now, for a harder question... what if you were leaving someone behind?

[blade_of_faith]

I think I would be okay with it too... I'd just make sure I was at peace with God, and live life one day at a time until there was no more. ... I suppose it wouldn't be too different from what I do now, honestly.

I hope you're doing well, Seimei.

[our_beloved]

I'm doing quite well. Just wanted to throw out a question for thought since it seems to be the latest trend.

[blade_of_faith]

I'm glad to hear that, heh. It was definitely a good question; I've actually thought about it before, but I've never shared, so it was good to write it down.

[our_beloved]

Words are powerful. And though spoken is moreso than written, it's still incredibly empowering to a sentiment to place it on paper.

[redwhiteandhero]

I'd fight back!

[our_beloved]

And what if someone precious to you will die in your stead if you don't?

[redwhiteandhero]

I'd figure out a way to save us both!

[our_beloved]

Spoken like a Gryffindor.

[tie_my_shoelace]

Memento Mori. If you look at it, even in everyday life we live with death, to that extent.

[our_beloved]

How thoughtful.

[tie_my_shoelace]

Not particularly, just realistic.

[our_beloved]

Would you consider the impact it has on those you hold dear?

[our_beloved]

Diagnosed with a terminal illness and knowing the day your plug would be pulled, having a future reading, et cetera. I read something like that in a novel today and I personally thought the character's reaction was very unrealistic. I was wondering what other people might think.

[our_beloved]

Then given the circumstances of the novel...

What if you were sentenced to death, with the stakes of your friends or family taking your place if you attempted to escape?