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[ex_bandai157]

I've noticed the trend towards asking our fellow transports philosophical questions on this network. While I can't say I particularly see the appeal, there is something about which I am curious of others' opinions.

Namely - how would you define a home?

If it's not something you'd wish to talk about, there's no point in answering; similarly, I don't mind answering, myself, for the curious - it's only polite when asking, after all.

( before anyone bothers with either of those points. homes aren't something he's thought about in years, really, fairly certain of the fact that he doesn't have one anymore; but after eight months or more in exsilium...he's starting to, a little bit. )

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voice;

[motioned]

Mm, I think I'd say it's wherever the people you love are.

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[sidecar]

No, no, no. You've gotta set it to anonymous before you start asking us the meaning of life.

video;

[ex_bandai157]

Oh, my mistake.

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[andagain]

A home is where one can relax after a long day of work and rest.

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[ex_bandai157]

( that is basically exactly what he should've expected from sky high, huh. )

Is that so? Well, I don't disagree.

[defeat_sorrow]

My home is where my friends are. Where there's people who I can trust to help me when I need them. I don't think it's a place, really.

[ex_bandai157]

So as long as you have those people, the location doesn't matter to you?

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[chittybang]

That's actually kind of a good question. I'd say it's where friends and family are, but to be honest I probably have more friends here than I do at home.

I really do miss my other bed, though. Maybe that's where home is for me, but I dunno.

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[ex_bandai157]

( now, this hits closer to his own situation. )

Your other bed?

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[theboywhodied]

A home is...

[Cedric thinks of his two past homes and sighs.]

It's where you feel safe and comfortable going to sleep every night.

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[ex_bandai157]

That seems like a simple definition, doesn't it?

( his tone isn't actually judgmental in the least - it's an honest question )

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[acemedium]

Wow, Mr. Brooks! That's the last thing I'd expect to hear you ask....

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[ex_bandai157]

Is that so?

[whatsupcroc]

The people you come back to.

[ex_bandai157]

I'm not surprised that's your answer.

[aithinkthereforeaiam]

You appear to be looking for a definition. I will provide you with one from a popular dictionary of the English language as of 1959, United States of America.

Definition of HOME
1 a : one's place of residence : DOMICILE
  b : HOUSE
2 : the social unit formed by a family living together
3 a : a familiar or usual setting : congenial environment; also : the focus of one's domestic attention < home is where the heart is >
  b : HABITAT
4 a : a place of origin < salmon returning to their home to spawn >; also : one's own country < having troubles at home and abroad >
  b : HEADQUARTERS 2 < home of the dance company >
5 : an establishment providing residence and care for people with special needs < homes for the elderly >
6 : the objective in various games; especially : HOME PLATE
     — at home
       1 : relaxed and comfortable : at ease < felt completely at home on the stage >
       2 : in harmony with the surroundings
       3 : on familiar ground : KNOWLEDGEABLE < teachers at home in their subject fields >

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[ex_bandai157]

( ah. )

[valkyrise]

... for me at least, home is the place I always want to go back to. I'm comfortable and happy there, and all the things I love are there too. I would defend my home with my life.

[ex_bandai157]

For you, being - the place where you grew up?

( as opposed to here, anyway )

[video]

[perfectionisms]

Why are you asking this?

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

Is there a problem, Ms von Karma?

[video]

[claimyourself]

I guess I'd define it as a place you feel like you belong.

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[ex_bandai157]

It seems like most people have a similar sort of definition.

[video]

[mentore]

I fear I may be among those who are curious about what you consider a home.

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

( he pauses consideringly )

A place where one's family and loved ones are, where one can spend time happily with them. I suppose it's no different from anyone else's definition.

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[totallytrustworthy]

Wherever your loot goes, mate. [Chloe can't keep a straight face when she says it, either. Joking aside, though:]

Dunno, never really had one. And I don't mean that in the self-pitying sense, just that I've never found one spot I liked more than anywhere else I'd been. [France being the exception...but then living there might take off some of the charm.]

Big world out there, darling. Plenty of places to settle down in and call your own. Question is, what's got you wanting to?

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[ex_bandai157]

( the joke gets an amused sound - really, he wouldn't have expected anything else from her. the rest, though, rings rather close to home; but at her question, he shrugs. )

I never said anything about wanting to. Honestly, I couldn't think of a place I would either.

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[boundbyheart]

The sky. [Yes, that is her home. Or, at least, she'd like it to be.]

Or the entire earth, I guess.

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[ex_bandai157]

A traveler, are you?

[judgmental]

Ignoring the literal definition, a home is said to where your family is. Where you feel safe.

Like most such concepts, it is somewhat illusory in nature, impermanent. It can be disrupted or ended at any time. As the saying goes, "you can't go home again."

[ex_bandai157]

I couldn't agree more.

( that's a little frank, but it isn't as though judge petrov wouldn't be aware why he thinks so )

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[raisedbybirds]

A place you can protect.

...Not necessarily your own.

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[ex_bandai157]

No?

( for "not necessarily your own" )

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[needsteaplz]

[Saori was pouring some tea for herself when she hears the question. She sits down, staring into her cup for a moment.]

It's more than just a singular physical place. It's any place where you'll stake your life to protect because you'll always feel safe there and you want to protect the friends you've made there. It can also be a place to grow and learn more about yourself.

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[ex_bandai157]

You seem to be contradicting yourself, talking about it being not just a single place but then using words like 'always.'

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[ladyspitfire]

They say it's where the heart is. A shame, I suppose, that many homes can disappear or be destroyed.

[When you lose people you love, does your home die with them? She doesn't know.]

It's something you can protect and cherish, something intangible and real all at once. It can be an object or a person or a feeling, I think. It's important and safe for you.

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[ex_bandai157]

Very well said.

( it's said on an exhale, but not a sigh; he knows she understands as well as he does the problem of impermanence. )

I'd have to agree with you.

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[neveraskedforthis]

[ Very dryly. ]

What brought this on. Are you feeling homesick or are you wondering if this place may start to become something like a home away from home.

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[ex_bandai157]

( matches that dryness )

All of the above, naturally. I can't imagine any other reason for asking.

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[skypsalms]

A home? Um... Maybe a place where you feel safe.

[ex_bandai157]

So any such place would qualify?

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[ultimate_coordinator]

A place you can find your peace and happiness I guess. My mother also made me a big believer of a saying "Home is where the heart is."

[ Because of the war, Kira couldn't cunt how many times they had to move. ]

Sorry ... but I'm curious. Usually, you don't need to ask this question ... but you did. Do you mind if I ask why?

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[ex_bandai157]

I've heard that saying, ( he admits. )

I don't. In a place like this, surrounded by people who come from various worlds and walks of life - I wanted to know if the answers would be similarly varied.

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[boredallready]

That's easy! A home is a place where people live!

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

I see. My mistake, for not thinking of that.