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[thirdreturned]

Many of you seem to be unhappy.

We don't all necessarily want you to be happy, but acceptance and adaptation to your situation would be a start. The only question that remains is: how?

It is clear to us that your species resolves many issues through communication. Unfortunately, none of us understand the human psyche as clearly as others of your species, and so I leave it to you to communicate with and to help one another.

You may consider this post an open forum in which you can discuss what's been bothering you. In turn, I will conceal your identities, so that you may help one another without preconceived biases. If you'd like to reveal yourselves to one another, the option is there, but unnecessary.

Heal. Recover.

I'll leave you to it.

[[This is an event post for the Never Log In event! Remember, characters are compelled to get things off of their chest here, as well as to help others- and of course, please stay oocly logged in for your comments!]]

Comments

[anon]

[journalname]

I died just before I came here.

I know I should be grateful, but I cannot stop thinking about it. Part of me wishes I were left there, but that is selfish of me.

Still.

[anon]

[mismanagement]

You're not the only one.


You get used to it.

[anon]

[journalname]

I am finding that - the first, more than the latter.

Perhaps the Door chooses people such as us on purpose.

[anon]

[mismanagement]

I've considered that. I suppose there would be some logic in it. I always get caught on the wrong things. Feel too much. It's not practical. But I suppose the gods are hungry enough to be clever.

[anon]

[journalname]

I do not yet understand them as well as I would like. I have been very busy since arriving here.

[anon]

[mismanagement]

Understandable. It is a difficult place.

[anon] +1

[skelebro]

Same.

[journalname]

I am sorry to hear that.

[skelebro]

It happens.

We should form a club. Make T-shirts.

[journalname]

A club may not be such a terrible idea.

But what would the T-shirts say?

[skelebro]

"Don't send us home, we'll die."

[journalname]

Oh my. That seems very grave.

[skelebro]

lol

Nice one.

[Was that one punintentional? 'Cause either way, it's still kinda hilarious, in its own dark way.]

[anon]

[manofmettle]

I've heard that Hope can bring back the dead, but dying shouldn't be something that anyone can get over easily. I think it's understandable, even reasonable, to dwell on it, to find it difficult to move on from.

Why do you want to go back to your death?

[journalname]

I suppose it is only that I was ready for it. I had prepared. Now that it has passed me by, I do not know what to do.

[And of course there was the soul for the human - but Frisk is here now, so maybe that does not matter so much?]

[manofmettle]

You don't see this life here as a second chance to live?

[journalname]

I am one of the last people to deserve such a chance.

[manofmettle]

Our circumstances aren't the same, but honestly? I feel the same way too. About being given a chance when I don't deserve it.

[journalname]

And how do you handle it?

Fallout 4 spoilers

[manofmettle]

I think of the people who fought for my right to live. The order for my execution was right. It was just. But they put themselves at great personal risk for my sake.

Even if I don't feel like I deserve their kindness, I know I need to honor their efforts. If they were willing to sacrifice their lives for mine, then my life isn't just mine anymore. I can't just throw it away.

[journalname]

That is a good way to look at it, I think. At the least, I can sympathize.

[manofmettle]

It makes sense.

[Whether it actually works is a different matter altogether.]

Second chances don't come by easily, and they're not always deserved. But they are what they are, and it's up to you on how you'd want to spend it. I don't know what you've done that's convinced you that you deserve death. Maybe you do. But since death is no longer an option, consider atonement as a better path to move forward on, rather than justice.

[journalname]

I suppose you are correct.

[manofmettle]

Then you know what to do. Take the time you need to wrap your head around all this madness, but don't let it keep you from living your life again; this time, the right way.

Good luck.

[journalname]

Thank you, for your advice and your words. It is good to talk.