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[mathemagier]

Hero
[heer-oh]

noun, plural heroes;

1. a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities.
2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.

There are a great many heroic types among the imPort population, and this is probably a rather tired question, but indulge my curiosity if you would.

What is it the elevates a person from simply well-intentioned, to someone worthy of such a distinguished title?

Deeds? Bravery? Strength? Capability? Righteousness? Nobility? All of the above, or some combination thereof?

Or is it simply that there's one person in the world that believes it?

Comments

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

someone whose goes beyond their human flaws.

[mathemagier]

Human flaws.. That could mean any number of things, but it is a fair point.

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

you want a list of traits I can give them to you.

selfishness.
cowardice.
ignorance.
destructive tendencies.
an inability to know when enough is enough.
anthrocentrism.

[mathemagier]

[That last one is pretty specific, and gives him some pause]

Have you found anyone worthy of such a title?

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

maybe. just one.

I'll have to see.

[mathemagier]

Sounds promising. Will hope for the best, then.

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

don't trust hope too much.

[mathemagier]

I trust numbers.