042. [Text, and one other thing.]

[explosivecombat]

[TEXT]

I've noticed that when people are asked the question of whether they would change any major events in their past, a prevalent answer seems to be "No, because everything that's happened to me and everything I've chosen to do have made me who I am today." Sometimes I find that position unbearably arrogant; who's to say that the person you could have been – as terrifying though that notion seems to be for most – wouldn't be an improvement on you are now?

Not all changes are for the better, but there's no reason to assume they'll be for the worse, either.

I hold to a general principle of not regretting anything I've done; that hasn't changed, even now. Just the same, that doesn't mean that sometimes I don't wonder what would have happened if I've chosen to do something different at critical junctures of my life, regardless of how pointless that practice actually is in reality.

The idea of seeking solidarity in such notions is also pointless, but I suppose today is good for indulging in things like that. If I have any questions to pose to the rest of you today – and I admit I didn't start this with that sort of thing in mind for once – I suppose what I want to know is whether you would change anything or not. What it is doesn't matter; I just want to know whether such doubts have crossed your mind before, whether you find it plausible or not.

At the very least those feathers from on high are good for one thing, and that's ensuring that such insipid thoughts aren't keeping me up at night; I've been sleeping surprisingly well since picking one up.


[PRIVATE MESSAGE – ARCHER]

I imagine it would be a good idea for me to let you know that I haven't simply vanished into the aether.

I'm feeling reclusive tonight; do let Isaac know I won't be around.

Comments

[aufsassig]

So, let's see. If we're keeping things uncomplicated, then the simplest solution is probably the best, right?

So, today's the anniversary of some major event for you, and that's why it's a good day for talking about shit like this.

[explosivecombat]

Correct on all counts; well done.

I'll admit I'm slightly obvious this time, however.

[aufsassig]

What, do I get less points for picking up on the obvious or something?

[explosivecombat]

I didn't say that, now, did I?

[aufsassig]

You didn't. That's why I'm teasing you.

Seems like you could probably use it today, right?

[explosivecombat]

You really are doing well today.

[aufsassig]

I'm a people person.

That and I just happen to have some prior experience with pulling this kind of thing on guys having weight-of-the-world days.

[explosivecombat]

It's a good skill to have - and not one I have naturally, unfortunately, though it is one that I've had to acquire here.

I usually don't require it, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the gesture.

[aufsassig]

Yeah, well, I accept cash, credit, blood debt, and firstborn children.

...Whoops. That last one wasn't insensitive, was it?

[explosivecombat]

Were it your only received method of payment, you would be waiting a while, let's put it that way.

[aufsassig]

Better than being too late to cash in, I guess. I'd hate to find out you already gave it away to some little fuckhead in green who spun you a roomful of gold.