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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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[video]

[claimyourself]

That's a good answer too. Family's so important.

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

It's - one of the most important things.

[video]

[claimyourself]

Are you close to your family?

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

I was, yes.

( his parents are deaaaaaad )

[video]

[claimyourself]

[So are heeeeeeeeeers.]

Oh. I live with my uncle. Or, I did, before I came here. And before that, I was with my gramma. I moved around a lot, so no place ever really felt like home until recently.

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

It's nice that you have extended family you're able to rely on.

( his are mysteriously missing from the narrative )

[video]

[claimyourself]

Yeah, it has been. Though we don't always see eye to eye.

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

Those can be the most rewarding relationships, sometimes.

[video]

[claimyourself]

How do you mean?

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

A person who challenges your views is more likely to stimulate growth and introduce you to new ways of thinking than one who simply agrees with you.

[video]

[claimyourself]

[She takes a moment to ponder that.]

I don't suppose I'd have gotten to where I am now if it wasn't for him challenging me.

[Wait.]

I mean, where I was before this place.

[video]

[ex_bandai157]

( okay, he cracks a smile )

Don't worry, I wasn't in any danger of blaming him for our untimely conscription.

[video]

[claimyourself]

[She laughs.]

Yeah, that'd be pretty awkward to explain.