For him specifically? I think it is a blessing that he goes to the grave with some measure of himself. It would have been cruel if he had died not knowing those truths.
[... A subtle frown]
For us? The implications are... concerning, as it seems one way to regain our memories is to kill each other.
[ she nods. she mostly meant for those of them still standing. she's used to letting go of the dead quickly, especially when she didn't know them well. ]
No one is going to want to let go of their memories. It's like letting go of who you are.
And it's why I think it best to be prepared for another death. I'm certain many of us have things we can't afford to forget, and are already measuring what would be considered a worthy enough cause to keep them.
[ she takes a very long moment to give any sort of answer. most of her memories are bad, honestly. wouldn't it be better to lose them? it might be a relief.
but they're hers. they're of people who mattered to her. ]
I'm not sure. There's at least one.
[ which is probably not something she should admit? ]
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Which is why Chiron will go out of his way to find Clementine, greeting her with a soft nod and an immediate inquiry]
Did you still wish for me to make you a bow?
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That's still on the table?
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Is there a reason you thought I'd go back on my word?
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[ and a government mandated Revenge. ]
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But there will likely be murders whether or not I gift you the bow.
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[ not just a one-off, huh... ]
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[Might as well be honest in his assessment]
Once blood is spilt and trust is broken, it is difficult to hold back the march of death.
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[ she hesitates to say anything more, but... ]
... What do you think about all this? About Virid getting his memory back?
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For him specifically? I think it is a blessing that he goes to the grave with some measure of himself. It would have been cruel if he had died not knowing those truths.
[... A subtle frown]
For us? The implications are... concerning, as it seems one way to regain our memories is to kill each other.
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No one is going to want to let go of their memories. It's like letting go of who you are.
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[...]
And it's why I think it best to be prepared for another death. I'm certain many of us have things we can't afford to forget, and are already measuring what would be considered a worthy enough cause to keep them.
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[ why does she sound so conversational. like that isn't an alarming question ]
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I have no memory so precious to me that I would kill for it.
[that's still his answer]
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[ look, a copout that leans you away from a murderer is a good copout ]
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[there's no judgement in his voice; just curiosity]
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[ she takes a very long moment to give any sort of answer. most of her memories are bad, honestly. wouldn't it be better to lose them? it might be a relief.
but they're hers. they're of people who mattered to her. ]
I'm not sure. There's at least one.
[ which is probably not something she should admit? ]
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It's as you said; memories are what make us who we are. Admitting what you'd want to protect is just an acknowledgement of that.
[so he's still in no position to judge]
Would it helped if you shared your memories with others? Perhaps memorializing them through others would decrease any potential anxieties.
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[ would that really help? she isn't sure. ]
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Even if you don't feel the same connection to those memories, perhaps just the chance to hear them will bring you solace.
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[ jury's still out on giving her own ]
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