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[bitterpresent]

The future hasn't happened yet. What transpired during those days can still be

[He stops writing. He decides he's fed up with this hiding his feelings thing. Then, ink spills all over the page. He stabs the page with his quill. The entry quickly changes to voice.]

Some of you! Some of you joined that man's side! I can't believe I'm residing in the

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[hechizar]

....No, it wasn't.

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[bitterpresent]

[wow, an answer.]

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[bitterpresent]

Then, please tell me you're not going to resort to that sort of life in the future.

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[hechizar]

....We'll have to see how it goes. It's not set in stone, after all! But, I had my reasons for it, and if those reasons are... needed again, I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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[hechizar]

Not that I'd enjoy it though! I still meant what I said.

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[bitterpresent]

...What would those reasons be?

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[hechizar]

( He pauses for a moment, trying to think of what he could say. )

...Private ones.

Just know that it wasn't the path I would've wanted. Or would ever want.

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[bitterpresent]

...All right. I believe you.

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[hechizar]

( ...Did not fully expect that as an answer. None the less, he's a little touched. It almost feels like forever since he's had someone have any amount of faith in him. )

Gracias.

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[bitterpresent]

The future isn't set in stone, right?

You've been given another chance. It's entirely up to you if you want to repeat what happened, or if you want to set things right. I know I'm innocent and naive, but I want to be able to believe in you, and humanity as a whole. I hope you find a better path that would lead to a better future.

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[hechizar]

...I hope so, too. It's nice to know there's such hopeful people like you! It's very sweet.

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[bitterpresent]

Is it?

I can't possibly turn my back on a species that my mother was a part of. People are capable of revolting things such as war, but they're also capable of extraordinary warmth and compassion. Knowing that, how can I give up on them?

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[hechizar]

That's very optimistic of you. Best not to lose hope though, I suppose!