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[deathsought]

I've heard the word 'Christmas' used several times this week on the network already. It sounds like a holiday of sorts. Do we really have the luxury of such a distraction, right now?

- Zeref

[ He already knows full well what kind of reaction he's liable to get from certain people from his world (and others) for even suggesting skipping an opportunity for some kind of happy celebration, but he's asking anyway. ]

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[deathsought]

Of course they would enjoy it. That's why I chose the word 'luxury.'

And to answer your question, I'm haunted by similar thoughts every day. I have been for the last several centuries, even if I am no longer in my own world.

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[patriotsprodigy]

I wouldn't call it a luxury unless people are spending a lot or using supplies needlessly.

I didn't ask if you already were but I am sorry that you've had to endure that. I asked if you want to be stuck thinking about that all the time. It's not very enjoyable, is it? Kind of depressing instead, right?

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[deathsought]

What I 'want' is irrelevant. If I neglected the truth, others would be unnecessarily placed at risk.

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[patriotsprodigy]

I'm not telling you to neglect the truth or place anyone at risk either.

But not letting yourself be happy, to relax and enjoy a holiday, can be just as dangerous. Soon you're becoming too cautious, jumpy, paranoid because you're always stuck in a flight or fight mentality can get people hurt just as well as not being cautious enough.

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[deathsought]

Even with the Initiative's pin, there are very few other options.