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All are playthings of Fate until they bond together |
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Taren: Whatcha' got there, Schall? Schall: Huh? Oh, I finally finished a little home for this squirrel. It took me three days to carve it and hollow it out. Taren: You spent all that time on a squirrel house? Schall: Yes? Taren: Schall, why did you waste that many minutes of your life? Schall: But the squirrel got hurt... Gill nearly trampled him, he was lucky he didn’t die. Taren: So what? He’s a squirrel, his life’s impact on the world is astronomically puny. Schall: All life matters, Taren, no matter how big or how small. Taren: Schall, humans are the true impactors, without us, nothing on this Earth would ever change. Schall: But why does that give us the right to bully other creatures? Taren: That isn't what I meant, I'm just saying I don't think that squirrel was going to affect the number of casualties in our next battle. Schall: Why must it always be battle? Even in war, other things are important too. Taren: In war, in all battles, you have to be focused. Schall: Well, this is how I stay focused. Goodbye, Taren. Taren: Okay? B Taren: Schall, I wanted to apologize. Schall: I forgive you. Taren: Really? But I haven't even told you why I wanted to apologize yet. Schall: There are plenty of people who don't understand why I do stupid things like lift baby birds back in their nest when they failed to fly, or leave baskets of fruit at people's houses when I don't know them, or... build squirrel houses. Hah. I know, I'm a weirdo. Taren: No, that's not it, you're sweet. Schall: But I always do it. I can't stop myself, even when it feels sort of embarrassing. Occasionally, when I try to be nice to someone, they don't trust me or don't accept my help. And it makes me sad. Because all I ever want to do is help. And there aren't many people like that, that don't expect a reward. Taren: Because not everyone can afford to give freely. You come from a rich family, Schall. Did you ever think about how much money that fruit costs? Or how much time it takes for someone to climb up a tree and find a bird's nest? It's cute that you want to help people, but it can be sort of off putting when it could be interpreted as charity. Not everyone wants that. Schall: I guess. Taren: Look, I wanted to apologize, not because I was thinking you were weird, but because I called it a waste of time. How you decide to spend your time, your money, or your wood, it's your business. Schall: Thank you. A Taren: Schall, I know we had a nice conversation the other day Schall: It was refreshing, yes- Taren: And you're just so sweet, but- you really didn't have to give me a fruit basket. Schall: I didn't. Taren: What? Schall: I just told other people about what I did at the capital. You know, giving without reward, and I suppose they followed suit. Taren: So, who is this from? Schall: Does it matter? Taren: A little? Schall: It doesn't matter. Taren: But then I can't thank them. Schall: So thank yourself- for being such an encouraging friend. Taren: Aww... c'mere, you big dope. Schall: You're... crushing me... a little.
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AuthorI am a recent high school grad who really should have better things to do. I have a passion for world building, video games (especially FE), and writing. I also enjoy music, doodling, and avoiding socializing :\ Archives
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