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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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[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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[ladyspitfire]

I didn't know if you would. It sounds too romantic to be a real definition of the word.

[It suits the word, she guesses.]

What's on your mind, Barnaby?

[She doesn't want to assume he's simply homesick but she can't help her curiosity.]

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[ex_bandai157]

Even if that's the case, that doesn't necessarily make it untrue.

I was curious what other people would have to say - especially with our circumstances as they are.

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[ladyspitfire]

I suppose it doesn't.

[She doesn't wholly believe that's the sole reason, though she keeps that to herself.]

And what do you believe a home is? How would you define it?

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[ex_bandai157]

Where one's family is, as well as loved ones. Failing that, I suppose, friends.

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[ladyspitfire]

Could home be a person or people to you? Structures are impermanent. People are too, I know, but at least there are memories of them to hold onto.

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[ex_bandai157]

There's no reason why it couldn't be. As you said, buildings can be easily lost.

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[ladyspitfire]

[There's a noncommittal noise.]

...If you don't mind me asking, where is your home?

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[ex_bandai157]

( there's a pause, and he breathes out )

If you'd asked me that a year or so ago, I likely would've said 'nowhere.'

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[ladyspitfire]

[Somehow...that doesn't surprise her.]

Why?