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[takethestairs]

Hello, imPorts. I'm sure that you all remember the curious event that occurred last April. Some of us were slung into the future while others were dragged back into their past. While life has returned to normal, there are people who remain children, despite outward appearances.

For example, there's Jonathan Crane, that weedy little boy in the monster mask. He was always more interested in books than in people, pouring over the classics while other children played their games, but there was no one to respect his intellect. The children around him tortured and tormented him. The girl he loved saw his affections as a joke, and strung him along for nothing more than a cheap laugh. His home, which should have been a refuge, held nothing but violence and hatred. Instead of nourishing his growth, it only held him back, and attempted to beat his few, remaining virtues out of him. Is it any wonder that he craves control now? Is it any mystery why he lashes out against a world that's done nothing but hurt him?

The scars remain. They remain in his mind, in his heart, and underneath his suit. Perhaps there is a lesson here. We should not give into our anger and fear. If Jonathan had been shown patience, kindness, and love in his younger years, he could have become a different, better man. He could have become someone who isn't still controlled by his peers and his family's legacy. If we remember this, then we can prevent the weaker among us from succumbing to their mental frailty.

-Sincerely, Prufrock

[OOC: So this post is an attempt to manipulate Crane/knock him down a peg or two. Replies will either come from an anonymous Edgeworth or an infuriated Crane]

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[glowsferatu]

i dont know how much of an excuse that is really
granted the man is surely weak
if he had any sort of emotional fortitude he could have emerged from it without some sick need to make the world suffer
defensiveness i could understand from the circumstances
sadism is something wholly other

[takethestairs]

We're in agreement over Jonathan's fortitude. How do you think a stronger person would have handled it, though?

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[dirtyredneck]

You're an asshole.

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[takethestairs]

Yes, I'm truly horrid. Absolutely wretched. Objectively the worst person in existence here.

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[brushoff]

Prufrock? [ There's a little laugh, before Dorian quotes. ] "I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me."

First Hawthorne now Eliot. Add in me, who's permanently Wilde, and we're practically a book club. [ notice how he DOESN'T AT ALL comment about Crane's whatever, being a book snob is much more important. ]

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[takethestairs]

[Even when he's under the cloak of anonymity, he can never escape Dorian Gray's obnoxious face. And he wants to talk literature, of all things! Urgh, he doesn't even like Eliot, that overblown, overrated plagiarist-

...still, Dorian might be useful. All he has to do is play nice.]

I'll have to pass on the book club membership. I'm afraid none of us could measure up to your charms, and I wouldn't want our friendships torn apart by jealousy. :) Though perhaps it would be more accurate to say that I lack your daring.

[Ah, backhanded compliments. The best kind of compliments.]

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[112ounces]

[ Oh come on. ]

What are you doing?

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[takethestairs]

Teaching a lesson on the importance of kindness and compassion.

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[excessivehubris]

If this is a call for understanding of motivating factors for an individual ...

While I applaud the thought, it is -perhaps- a little more invasive into Dr. Crane's privacy than necessary.

[ Spoiler. He really doesn't think this is a 'call for understanding' but hey ... forever hopeful. ]

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[takethestairs]

I'd say it's very necessary. There's much to learn from what happened to poor Jonathan, and it would be a tragedy to see his mistakes repeated.

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[quaerit]

Congratulations for reducing yourself to his level, then. This is a terrible thing to do to anyone no matter what they've done themselves

And by the way if you were going to stoop this low you could at least have put your name to it

Disappointing. I do hope you aren't someone I like.

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[takethestairs]

If you think this is anywhere close to his level, then you've grossly underestimated his past deeds. :)

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[wizzardly]

[oh, that... sure is some information he didn't know before. Rincewind has to chew on that a moment. It's a bit pitiful, if it's true, if this isn't some odd attempt at slander, but also - also, what does it matter? The universe is a rough place, people are shit on the whole, and everyone gets their teeth knocked about every now and again. Some more than others, and Rincewind should know. Is that supposed to be an excuse now?

He won't write any of that, of course. But he does have to point out:]

This is bloody dangerous.

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[takethestairs]

What do you know of about the dangers Jonathan Crane represents?

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[rathercommon]

Are you calling for sympathy for him, then? Mercy?

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[takethestairs]

It's a call for understanding, whatever that may lead to.

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[itistolaugh]

wow i want to punch your face in

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[takethestairs]

You and several other people, apparently.

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[textualhealing]

Not really sure what point you're trying to make. Seems like a cheap way of invading privacy and little more.
This is tacky even by this networks standards.
Keep on trolling, anon.

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[takethestairs]

The point will be crystal clear to certain people here. :) I'm sorry that you're not part of the club.

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[huntergames]

[ Somehow, she's not completely surprised, and yet... ]

is this true?
why does it matter now?

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[takethestairs]

They are the truest words I have ever spoken. Evidence can be found if one knows where to look, but I must warn you, this search is not without its dangers.

As for its importance, no man can escape his past. It shapes our thoughts and actions whether we like it or not, and will continue to shape Jonathan and those like him.

[hostage]

Dude... come on...

[This is low.]

[takethestairs]

Do you have a problem?

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[restingstitchface]

[Crane's reply comes in late. Upon sending it, his hands vibrate with a need to grasp this coward by their neck and choke them of life. Of course, knowing the self-righteous morons in this place, that wouldn't be allowed.

His voice comes up from somewhere deep - a sign of his anger - with a deliberate show of backbone. It's the tone he's used in the past to berate staff. Nothing he has to say is hurtful or insulting, but every part is sharp, short and wounding.]

You're spreading nonsense.

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[takethestairs]

Hello Jonathan. :) How's your back treating you?

[sleight_of_hand]

[ He was all ready and willing to start laughing at this, as soon as Crane's name was mentioned. Instead, Adachi found himself glowering at the screen, his eyebrow twitching slightly. ]

You got any evidence to back that up, or are you just spinning tales to make someone that looks bad sympathetic?

[takethestairs]

The evidence is spread all across his skin. However, I wouldn't take a peek unless you're feeling especially brave. Suggesting a makeover would also be unwise.

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[givetheslip]

Everyone has troubles. I don't see why that means a pompous madman like him deserves sympathy.

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[takethestairs]

So you aren't the bleeding heart type. What do you think men like him deserve, then?

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[angelfire]

I didn't realize Jonathan had so many BNFs.

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[takethestairs]

BNFs?

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[unbreaker]

i hate to break it to you, pal
but this is a shitty way to convince people not to give in to anger and fear when that's precisely what it sounds like you're doing

because if you think a post like this is showing patience or kindness you're outta your fucking mind

all it means is you're stooping low
way low

sure, crane's no saint but that doesn't justify bullying him and pretending it's something fucking righteous

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[takethestairs]

[Ugh, why did Josuke have to respond to this? Butt out, kid! Edgeoworth frowns at his screen, when a thought strikes him: just how much does Josuke know about Crane? Has he done anything else but read the news or talk on the network? He needs to find out, for Josuke's sake]

What do you know about Jonathan Crane?