maskormenace | 01. voice. angels dancing on the head of a pin

[ Chidi has been contemplating it ever since his arrival—what does the fact that people have powers here mean for the state of ethics in this world? Are people being responsible with what they’ve been given? Is everyone here like him, a person who could never have dreamed of having these types of powers in the worlds he came from?

In the end, he makes a decision that he needs to get more input before deciding. The communicator he’s been given is familiar technology, and he has no problem navigating its interface. He turns on the voice function and begins to broadcast. ]

I have a question for everyone here. Actually, a few questions. I’d like to get everyone’s input, if I can—don’t feel like you’re bothering me with your answer. I want to know everyone’s experience with this and everyone’s opinion.

First, a little background on me. My field of expertise is in the field of ethics and moral philosophy. I have written a lot about this subject, and I’d like to start a new study based on how these fields may be different in this world than in the one I was trained in.

So, here are my questions:

One: Do you personally come from a world where people have the kinds of powers that they have here? Furthermore, did you have powers yourself?

Two: If so, what were the moral and ethical implications of people deciding to use these powers, or choosing not to use them? And if not, do you feel a moral and ethical obligation to use your powers to help people?

And three: Do you consider yourself a good person?

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Interesting. You're the second one to mention powers as a function of the relationship to a god or gods. I'm curious, how do you know for sure there are gods involved?

I've met them.

I've met those in charge of the afterlife where I'm from. None of them claimed to be gods. I find that interesting that you know the ones you've met are gods. Did they call themselves that, or is it extrapolation?

Called themselves that, are that- I've met Set and Freyr, Tsuki-yomi and Raijin, Thoth and Anubis and Eris. Too many, in my opinion, and each worse than the last.

Aren't those names from different pantheons? Is this to say all gods that people have believed in on earth exist?

In my home... dimension, world, what have you- yes. Although if you have any questions about the Abrahamic/Judeo-Christian/Big 3 God, I'm afraid I haven't met them.

That's fascinating. You're not the first I've talked to today to claim they have met their home world's gods, but you're the first to mention those particular details.

... You mentioned that you were an expert in moral ethics? If you would like to discuss the particular ethics of the various pantheons, I'd be more than happy to discuss it.

Oh, and if you hear from a Professor Blake regarding his own world's deities, don't bother.

I would love to have such a discussion sometime! Could I contact you at this address?

And why shouldn't I listen to Prof. Blake?

Certainly, any time.

Also as far as Professor Blake is concerned, he's about as ethical as a pond scum.

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