Dream ЖЖ 006

[seeing_only_red]

{ooc: Dream includes an AMV not made by myself. Should the link ever die, I have the video saved and will reupload it. And skip the opening. Fast forward to 0:25.}

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[seeing_only_red]

[Itachi wonders why Sasori has chosen to speak to him. They do not speak very often, although more out of mere coincidence than anything--and also the fact that Sasori's partners were those Itachi would rather not deal with on any basis--so for him to speak was both confusing and curious. But his words are strong and Itachi wonders how much Sasori has endured for him to believe that feeling nothing is better than feeling anything at all. It seems Akatsuki draws many different individuals to it for their own reasons.]

True, living to suffer is meaningless. But human beings are self-preservationistic creatures. They live to survive, even if surviving means to live in pain. It is a flaw, but one that is not easily surmounted.

And even the pursuit of one's goals, however worthwhile they are, can also carry great pain in the undertaking. So one must choose what is more important. The avoidance of pain and emotional baggage, or the attainment of something more that you have always striven for? Which is more important?

If you have found something that allows you to live without pain and avoid emotional entanglement, then you are of a lucky few.

[eternalscorpion]

[Even if his partners' relationships with Itachi have been difficult, Sasori has always held respect for Itachi's skills and discipline as a shinobi. They may have had their disagreements now and again, but there is no particular enmity between them.

Sasori smiles slightly.]

Yes, I suppose you do bring up a good point.

It is true, that there is a great risk of suffering when it comes to pursuing a worthwhile goal. It is indeed possible to avoid much of it, although it requires sacrifices not many are willing to make.

But then, any goal that isn't worth sacrificing to reach isn't worth pursuing. And if one isn't willing to make sacrifices, they don't deserve to succeed, either.

This body feels no pain. And I have chosen to sever emotional attachments to those who would prove a hindrance to my goals.

[He turns thoughtful once more.]

Although, I suspect that severing my bonds was an easier task for me than it was for you. I had fewer than you probably did.