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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

[private, unencrypted]

[medalsome]

I'm glad you think so. I try.

[He was going to just leave it like that, but since they were being honest he adds another text just a few hesitant seconds later.]

I guess you could say I have a lot of fans. Not many friends.

[private, unencrypted]

[mathemagier]

Unfortunate. Perhaps an unexpected side effect of heroism, much like modern celebrities.

In any case, I do believe we're on our way to becoming friends, at least.

[private, unencrypted]

[medalsome]

Perhaps. My father intimidated a lot of people when he was alive. Maybe I got that from him, too.

I'm happy to know you think so. I was thinking the same.

[private, unencrypted]

[mathemagier]

Now there's something we may have in common. However, I did not find you particularly intimidating - at least in a general sense - if that's anything of a comfort.

[It might be insulting actually, but oh well.

[private, unencrypted]

[medalsome]

Considering we were on a date, I would have felt bad if you had been intimidated by my presence. We were supposed to be having fun.

[private, unencrypted]

[mathemagier]

It was an enjoyable evening.

[private, unencrypted]

[medalsome]

Then our date was a success.

[That's all he could ask for.]

[private, unencrypted]

[mathemagier]

Yes it was, thank you.