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championofflame in sages_of_chaos

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Nov 23, 2005 17:30

A question.

Is one cowardly when he leaves a conflict with others who are equally tired of it, to seek peace later?

Or is it better to remain and fight what is essentially an endless war, but not abandon your comrades?

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strawhat_hater November 23 2005, 23:37:21 UTC

It is prudent to fight and destroy your enemies. They would only chase you down eventually anyway. Unless you are pulling them into a trap.

championofflame November 23 2005, 23:43:49 UTC

Then we would be prepared to defend ourselves when the time comes. I do not preach complacency, and lack of foresight. But if one seeks to leave a life of fighting, should that choice not be their own?

strawhat_hater November 23 2005, 23:56:20 UTC

If your enemies win the battle, the choice will have been poor indeed.

jaegermonster November 23 2005, 23:38:11 UTC

I really not see downside in second scenario, unless you haf order to the contrary.

championofflame November 23 2005, 23:41:08 UTC

Our race has been at war for many centuries.

No ground was being gained. My friend, Optimus Prime, wanted to remain on our homeworld, and stop the Decepticons from spreading outward.

I and several followers decided to leave. It turns out the war did eventually end... but only due to an event no one could have predicted, and what's more, was only a temporary truce.

jaegermonster November 23 2005, 23:44:43 UTC

You left home just because? Your people did not need you to go, and you left anyvay? I cannot understand a decision like that, but the different vorlds iz, of course, very different.

championofflame November 23 2005, 23:50:43 UTC

My people were not unified. I presented the idea, and it became clear that was what was best for some of the population. I left with THEM, not alone.

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giri_guy November 24 2005, 02:15:11 UTC

*ka-doubletake!*

*mutters* Just when I thought this place couldn't get any stranger...

To answer your question... I couldn't picture myself leaving my comrades, but I'm sure our experiences differ. There's no moral absolutes in this case, except to follow your - what's the word? - follow your heart.

gamy_2016 November 24 2005, 02:29:55 UTC

I second that. Worked for me so far, anyway.

championofflame November 24 2005, 03:24:47 UTC

*stares*

My, this is... surprising...

giri_guy November 24 2005, 03:51:44 UTC

Yeah, tell me about it. Apparently this happens all the time, but you're the first real double of myself I've seen.

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cybertronbullet November 24 2005, 08:25:13 UTC

While I believe it's wrong to abandon your comrades, I don't think 'cowardly' is the exact word for it either...

My teammate, Ligerjack, would answer with an emphatic yes, though.