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[craftpunk]

[ Woden -- or is it David? -- he's sans mask today, sits in a chair, with his helmet. No lights today, nothing to attract the sort of attention that Woden normally craved. ]

I wonder... [ Says David Blake, with that slightly reedy, british voice. ]

How many of you have toyed with the idea of reform? In mythology, of course, it's quite the theme. Coming to terms with one's mistakes, learning from them, growing. Or perhaps merely suffering without knowledge of their past crimes. I have sources, examples, if you would like. The tale of Jaya and Vijaya is one of my particular favorites, or, of course, if you prefer the much more classic Greek, there's Sisyphus, or...Tantalus -- but those punishments are so... medieval, aren't they?

I think we're beyond such things. Coming clean about one's own crimes, and feeling... remorse should be enough, yes? [ A pause, he lifted the helmet, looked at it. David's face reflected back on himself. ]

Or perhaps not? Should we give up more, to show that it's worth it?

It was suggested that I give this up, to prove my devotion to the idea. [ He turned the helmet to face the camera, suspended on his fingertips, before he tossed it behind him. ] A costume change may be appropriate, in fact, don't you think? We've only found ourself at the end of the first drop, after all. It's about time I take the journey in another direction. Any other requests, before I take start earnestly investing in this change? I do want to prove that I am capable of being more than just an old punching bag whenever you all feel like you need one.

All I beg is forgiveness. It is, after all, the holiday season.

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[queenofseers]

Fuck off.

[ Then she cuts the feed.

That's it!! ]

private; SINCE PEOPLE KEEP BITCHING AT HIM FOR NOT MAINTAINING PUBLIC DECORUM!

[grandtheftequine]

Please don't say you're getting fucking boring on me.

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[nightmarist]

You're already doing it wrong.

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[girlybruiser]

[ Although she's long been aware that behind Woden's mask was a human, Haru still has to stare at him to take it all in.

He's so... ordinary looking. Nothing that emulates godhood or stands out to her. ]

I don't believe anyone is entitled to forgiveness.

[ But it doesn't mean things can't be different. ]

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[photophobic]

You just can't stand being ignored.
Can you.

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[cassassin]

No.

Just--no.

[ yeah, everybody deserves a chance. but she doesn't buy this. ]

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[setmatch]

Feeling remorse? Be sure to mention that to your eventual parole board.

[ Fuck you Woden. ]

[minorgod]

"Remorse should be enough"... no wonder you're a joke.

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[choosetruth]

[Georgia frowns under her sunglasses. She doesn't know him or what he's done. She has nothing for context but his words now, but she still has opinions.]

Remorse and intent are meaningless. It's actions that prove redemption.

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[ambasciatore]

Oh boy.

Sisyphus tried to become a god by preventing nature from running it's course and Tantalus brutally murdered his own son and fed him to the Gods. They were judged fairly and deserved their punishment.

Those are pretty bad examples.

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[melodramagic]

[ The reactions to this post are intriguing. Nosy as she is, Sabrina wants to know why. ]

Mythology for the most part has always been cautionary tales, hasn't it? The lessons behind them hoping to be imparted onto its audience.

[ Her head tilts, eyeing David, then the peculiar mask. ]

What did you do?

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[drivesadesk]

No. Remorse is not enough. It's not even close. Redemption doesn't come until you do enough good to make up for the harm you've done, and sometimes that might not be possible. And the people you've hurt have every right not to forgive you. You have to earn that forgiveness.

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[h2no]

Remorse only really shows there's potential. You can't do shit if you don't realise or care that your actions have harmed people.

[this is a reaaaaally touchy topic for him because of his own issues with it, but it still makes for an interesting conversation. no-one experiences it the same way, after all. victim or perpetrator.]

I'm interested as to what you thought the response to this might be.