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[citrinitas_668]

A shift in power, and yet no changes. Surprising? I think not.

Work has been ridiculously pointless these days. I ask you, Purgatorium, what good are all these crime-fighting organizations when we don't seem to succeed at all and there is no crime to fight?

In a place as hopeless as this hell, what is there really left to do? Wouldn't every human being strive for more comfort and safety? Then why do at least 70% of this place live on the lower level, where it isn't safe and housing is nearly worthless? Is it the will for punishment? Are you punishing yourself by staying here and doing nothing?

If there is any truth to the theories about the evolution of man, where are the people who try to work for a better tomorrow? Those who fight against the odds, just so they will achieve what they yearn for?

Everyone in this place has given up hope when it is supposedly human nature to strive, strive and strive. A hand smacking you down should only make you get up once again. Isn't that how man has managed to come this far in this universe? Trying to build. Trying to invent. Regardless of all higher powers that try to force you down... is it fear? Fear of God, that stops everyone from even trying?

I once knew a man who conquered that fear... who wasn't afraid to work towards his goal. Was he really the only one in this universe to have that courage?


Or perhaps, all of this is a farce. Maybe none of you are really alive here but merely images this hell has produced for me. My own personal hell. It does sound sort of lovely, doesn't it?

Comments

[embracingly.livejournal.com]

It's infinitely easier to talk. I can't say the ones who do take whatever action is around couldn't improve either.

There's plenty of room to grow, to put it optimistically.

[citrinitas-668.livejournal.com]

...Whatever. If no one follows, I will do this by myself. May the gods smite me for being a heretic, I'd rather disappear from this place entirely than sit around like the rest.

[embracingly.livejournal.com]

Would you mind if I joined you in the smiting?

[citrinitas-668.livejournal.com]

How romantic. You would die with me?

[embracingly.livejournal.com]

I'd die for a cause I deem worthy, if that's what you're implying. Or if you're looking for dramatics, I'd stand through purgatory's fire and brimstone for you, Citrine.

[citrinitas-668.livejournal.com]

You really don't disappoint me, I'm impressed. I think this statement alone will raise you up to squirrel level.

[embracingly.livejournal.com]

Just when I was getting used to being called a duck too. I'm honored.

[citrinitas-668.livejournal.com]

If you prefer duck, you can stay one. It might be safer, too, considering your case of Stupid doesn't seem to be completely cured yet.

[embracingly.livejournal.com]

I live for challenges, so I'll take on my new title. But I'll keep a sentimental attachment to ducks.

[citrinitas-668.livejournal.com]

How about a compromise? You're officially on squirrel level but I'll keep calling you duck, as a sort of honorary title.

[embracingly.livejournal.com]

Everyone wins. Though I never really thought I'd appreciate a position like this.

[citrinitas-668.livejournal.com]

You merely found your true purpose. To be a duck, forever.

[embracingly.livejournal.com]

Charming. At least I'll still be able to fly.