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[thirdprogenitor]

For those of you who were once human and are no longer, regardless of how long it's been, do you wish to go back to that fragile state or stay as you currently are? Whatever that is.

Or, for the humans, would you be so willing to give up your humanity for whatever power or little perk you might get from being some other... thing?

[ Just consider her a very old vampire who is confused with the number of those she comes across who seem ashamed-- unhappy even or not having fully accepted what they are. Self-love is important, right? ]

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[ghoulking]

After everything that happened, I'd rather stay like this. [ because if went back to being a human with the mental issues he has, he'd probably just... have a permanent mental break down and never recover ]

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[thirdprogenitor]

Do you miss being human then?

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[allforyuu]

[Normally he'd point out how useless it is to dream about it, since it is impossible. But with Yuu around, constantly trying to change things back, Mika feels like he should stand up for him just a little.]

Yes.

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[thirdprogenitor]

[ Oh, look. Here's an answer that doesn't surprise her in the least. ]

Still?

[glowsferatu]

as someone who doesnt fit in either category ive always found it odd how humans and "former" humans draw that line so strictly
what really defines humanity to begin with to think that one loses it in becoming something additional
vampires specifically
most vampires ive met from my perspective arent particularly inhuman

[thirdprogenitor]

Humans seem to define it with emotions and feelings attached to it. Is that not to be human? To feel and experience those things? Attachments and desire? If you are stripped of emotions and feelings, the very things that humans pride themselves on having, you're not human then in their eyes, are you not?

[23wishes]

What if you're both?

[thirdprogenitor]

Are you referring to a hybrid?

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[4thdimensional]

I'm human. If such a thing were possible, I'd consider it for the chance to stay with a loved one...but there are other ways to 'cheat' death.

[thirdprogenitor]

[ Finally. ]

Is death something that concerns you then? Since you claim you would for a loved one.

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[drizzle]

[That was an interesting set of questions to ask. She may read some of the responses later, maybe.]

I would if it means I can use it to help others with it.

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[thirdprogenitor]

So you're human then?

Help who exactly? Your own kind?

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[am_i_a_monster]

That depends on what you mean by humanity. Just being human? Or the qualities of being human, like having free will? It would depend on the perk too.

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[thirdprogenitor]

That might very well depend on your own definition of it since it seems it varies between people.

What sort of perk would catch your interest then?

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[jojoceanman]

Human. I wouldn't want that power, nor should anyone with good sense.

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[thirdprogenitor]

So you prefer being human then? Why?

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[burlyboy]

I mean, that depends on the non-human-ness? I don't wanna be an elf, but I've heard of werewolves, and if someone told me I could turn into a wolf, then hell yeah, that would be dope as hell. [ ... ] Oh, or a bear!

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[thirdprogenitor]

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So you would prefer to be something that can transform into something... dope.

[ What is even that word? ]

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[helpline]

Outlier here. I'm not human and never was.

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[thirdprogenitor]

And would you want to be one if given the chance?

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[idesof]

I am a ghost. You could say there is nothing more human than a ghost. We are human, reduced to our essence.

[a ghost married to a vampire, this is the perf conversation for him, bless you]

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[thirdprogenitor]

[ Demons? Yep. Vampires? Definitely. Angels? Unfortunately. Ghosts? Now that's new to her. ]

My, that certainly must be something to feel. Am I to assume you weren't a ghost from the beginning then?

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[liverletdie]

If I can avoid it, I wouldn't go back.

[thirdprogenitor]

And why is that?

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[tacticianing]

I would never willingly surrender my humanity. To me, nothing can be worth that cost.

[thirdprogenitor]

Not even if it meant saving someone you care for?

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[notgneiss]

[honestly, at this point shale knows she used to be a squishy little dwarf woman, however she's NOT ABOUT TO ADMIT THAT TO ANYONE, EVER.]

i was never cursed with humanity. i don't understand why anyone would ever want to be one, though i can see humans wanting to be something less weak.

[thirdprogenitor]

They do desire power especially when surrounded by those who have it and they don't, don't they?

Makes them seem rather self-conscious doesn't it?

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[dumbfound]

Stay this way i guess.
When i was human things were going really bad for me but things got better after i became a vampire mostly?
i dont really wanna go back to how things were before...
I miss eating normal food though.

[thirdprogenitor]

You get used to not eating or even needing normal food.

But at least you seem content with yourself. Am I right?

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[pummelgranite]

Nuh uh. Couldn't pay me enough to go back. Not in this life, anyway.

[thirdprogenitor]

Back to being human?

Why's that?

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[faderbroderson]

I would be curious to be human again. There are things I can scarcely remember that I might find novel to experience once more. On the other hand, I would doubtless be frustrated by my physical limitations, after having spent so long without them.

[thirdprogenitor]

It does open ones eyes when they realize just how fragile the human race is and how easily it is for their life to be extinguished.

It feels better to be this way, doesn't it?

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[dun_moch]

I would not accept such a transformation. Regardless of how much power and strength it might offer.

[One of the very few things Count Dooku would not do for power.]

[thirdprogenitor]

And this is due to a certain sort of pride you have?

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[bindsthedead]

I'd contest that humans are especially fragile.

But to answer your question... no, I wouldn't. I've seen what happens to those that do- who abandon their humanity because they feared death or sought power but didn't want to take the hard path to it.

[thirdprogenitor]

Fragile in ways that don't even need to be physical either.

And what have you seen become of them? Have they turned themselves into monsters?

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[prostheticbody]

It depends on how much you have to give up to no longer be human. I would still consider myself human, even though very little of my human body remains.

[thirdprogenitor]

Your thoughts and feelings... the mind itself... it's all still human?