the seventh ; masquerade -- hide your face so the world will never find you

[meand_myshadow]

Pain is a most intriguing thing. I had my first taste of it today when I sliced my palm with a knife. Whether it was my subconscious making me act unconsciously or whether it was a complete accident, I am not sure. But whichever it was, the experience was compelling. I was deep in thought about how others would react to such an injury when my

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[acrownofstars]

Are you saying you don't experience schadenfreude?

Because, that's impossible.

[meand_myshadow]

I did not say that.

[acrownofstars]

But wouldn't that go against all your hoity toity 'logic'? I see a flaw in the design here.

[meand_myshadow]

I do not understand your ramblings.

[rockswillroll]

They don't care, is the thing. Not about anything but yourself, which frankly is easy enough to profit from. A smart man would go and take advantage of it, but that might just be me.

[meand_myshadow]

You consider yourself to be a smart man?

[rockswillroll]

Consider isn't the right word, my dear fellow. Know is more accurate.

[meand_myshadow]

Is that what you tell yourself? Or have you had a second opinion from a professional?

[meand_myshadow]

Of course~

[meand_myshadow]

I wouldn't dream of bleeding on the carpet.

[shadeofspring]

How can you be sure you're faking?

[meand_myshadow]

I do not feel the emotions I pretend to have.

[shadeofspring]

Never?

[meand_myshadow]

Perhaps mild irritation occasionally.