Entry 28

[bittermayfly]

[This is the most Nagi's ever said on the phone at once. Be glad he doesn't say much often.]I'm sure all of the new people are hearing the same thing over and over from those who have been here a long time, including the news that death isn't permanent and there's always a chance of ending up brainwashed like the long-term residents. They may have

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[sting_like_a]

[She doesn't even want to touch the death and dying issue. Fuck you, Nagi. 8| ]

Who should everyone be counting on, then, if not these "heroes"?

[bittermayfly]

Themselves.

[sting_like_a]

Each other would have been a better answer~

[bittermayfly]

That's not much better.

[ontoinfinity]

Thank you for the information.

It doesn't seem as though it's 'heroes' who are looking for and gathering information; it seems to be everyone.

[bittermayfly]

But the heroes are the most vocal about banding together.

[ontoinfinity]

Surely that's for our benefit, though, isn't it? A wider pool of knowledge can only help.

[bittermayfly]

They're not trying different things. They listen to the same few people try the same few things as if that'll work this time.

[nothing_is_grey]

Even though temporary, and even with presumably few consequences, it should never be considered so casually.

[bittermayfly]

I don't take it as casually as some people do.

[nothing_is_grey]

No, but casually enough.

[bittermayfly]

It's just pain, like any other injury. We don't even get scars.

[tsunslut]

If you don't have any friends I'll be glad to kill off your drone for you.

[bittermayfly]

Thankfully, I have a teammate who's killed me before and would probably do it again if he needed to.

[tsunslut]

Really? I guess that means I was too slow. What a shame.

[bittermayfly]

But if he's ever unavailable, I'll see if anyone can let you know.

[grand_theft_moe]

That depends on your definition of heroism.

It may be that the key to cracking this town's secret lies in exploiting that loophole. I would be willing to volunteer if there was a way to find out.

[bittermayfly]

Isn't there only one definition of heroism?

[grand_theft_moe]

Not at all. Heroism can mean a loud and flashy fight against a villain, like in American comics. Or a quiet sacrifice that goes unnoticed but makes all the difference. Or a long, careful period of preparation and planning to reach a goal that benefits everyone.

[bittermayfly]

The last isn't really heroic to me.