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[bakegarasu]

[Yeah, it's dark and late. So what? Otoha is standing on top of a roof, letting the camera pan around to take in the city.]

[He doesn't turn the camera towards himself, just faces it towards the coral, glowing softly, before he speaks.]

People can get brought back here. Death doesn't really mean anything, then.

Even at home, though… death wasn't really something that people like me were supposed to fear. Killing didn't really mean anything but the removal of a problem.

[He's quiet for a moment.]

Why do people get so upset about killing or murder? I've never understood it.

[There's another pause, like he's going to say something else, before he shuts off the feed.]

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[fulmination]

It inflicts a sense of grief upon the humans close to the victim. While natural death is understandable and a part of life, to have one human claim the life of another is considered to be unlawful and wrong. Why that is, I never understood it seeing as how the same humans who throw a fit over murder will welcome the death of a killer with open arms and celebration.

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[bakegarasu]

I never got that either.

[He finally turns the feed to face him. He doesn't look that concerned.]

It's really a good way to fix problems sometimes, depending on who's in the way.

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[fulmination]

Oh, I agree! It can be a messy job but sometimes it's absolutely necessary.

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[bakegarasu]

Pretty much. And there's usually people who don't mind doing the dirty jobs as much... it keeps other people from getting blood on their hands.

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[not_heavens_adam]

[Have a hug from behind, Otoha. A vampire has somewhat stealthily come to meet you on this roof after hearing the post.]

Aaah~ Otoha~ You're going to upset some people~~

[bakegarasu]

[lksjdf. Johnny why. He freezes up, and then leans back against him a little, trying to get over the whole freaked out about hugs thing.]

Yeah? I don't care. Let them be upset.

[not_heavens_adam]

[Yes, just accept it because he's not letting go just yet.]

Mmm...you're so charismatic, my friend.

For the record, I imagine people find it upsetting because most people put a high value on life.

[bakegarasu]

[He'll just keep his tone flat, then. What's emotion right now?]

I guess. Most people are raised with that kind of viewpoint, right?

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[closedcircuit]

People have souls, and even beyond that, they matter.

Everyone has potential, even if they haven't done anything significant for you yet. Death, generally, cuts off that potential. And here...it's still disturbing, and it usually still hurts.

[bakegarasu]

... Well the hurting isn't a problem for me. But potential... what do you mean?

[He doesn't... quite get it still.]

[closedcircuit]

If I died tomorrow, for instance, it would be upsetting to me to think about because I plan to do more good before I go.

That's what I mean.

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[ladyinscarlet]

Depending who is killed, people will get upset or not. To one may mean the removal of a problem, and to someone else the loss of a loved one.

[Literally done that and been there. On both sides of the coin.]

[bakegarasu]

... True. There's not really anyone I'm attached to like that.

[Reiji was the last person... and even then it wasn't what most people seem to mean when they say 'loved one'.]

[ladyinscarlet]

I once met someone who thinks like that... Back in my world. I don't think he cared much for anyone.

[She means Grell Sutcliff, in case that rings any bells.]

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[aim_exorable]

In this place, it only begets more violence apparently. If you kill one, then the one who died may come back seeking revenge. That only causes trouble for everyone.

There is also the fact that, depending on who you are attacking, you may end up not the killer but the killed. That worries those close to you. Death may not be like we know it here, but it does cause pain, and most individuals become upset when their loved ones are hurt in any way.

[bakegarasu]

If you killed them once, though, wouldn't you be able to kill them again?

[Hmm...]

True, I guess. There are people who don't really have loved ones, though.

[Then again Johnny would probably be pretty upset if he died... hm.]

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[topsseifer]

It still hurts, doesn't it? I don't know. I haven't really been killed yet. There were some majorly close calls. It just...the whole unknown thing. You know? It's kind of...unsettling. [He kind of paces as he spoke. Pausing now and then to wave his arm around or to look at the SFC.]

I wouldn't be happy if any of my friends would have to go through that. I wouldn't be able to see them for a few days and they would go through pain for a bit. We also don't know if we will always come back from death. What if the Lamofao or Lamu-whatever decides not to bring someone back?

[bakegarasu]

I haven't been killed here yet. I don't know if I died at home or not, I can't tell. I was always taught to not be afraid of dying, but... I know most people are afraid of it.

[The pain thing again. At least he doesn't have that to worry about.]

If it doesn't bring them back, though, then they're dead. I don't really get what the big deal is. People die all the time, close to you or not.

[topsseifer]

It's just one of those things you are brought up knowing. I don't know how it is with you, man, but where I'm from you do cry over those you lost. Or you know whatever way you deal with grief.

It's part of showing them that you enjoyed time with them and even if they aren't there any more, you still have the memories spent together. It's like missing something vital. A piece going away forever.

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[shotarcana]

[Whoa, personal.]

If it were you dying, it would mean something, wouldn't it?

[bakegarasu]

[Yeah sorry he's a tough social link to deal with.]

Not really. I've died twice. I think. I'm not sure if I actually died.

[shotarcana]

Well, you're not alone in that. [She smiles.]

But I don't think it means nothing, even if you keep going afterward. Doesn't it still mean you were willing to take the risk?

[donotcomprehend]

[Gale... can understand this, actually. This is exactly what he thought for the longest time.]

Killing and murder creates an unexpected loss of those one cares about. When a person is appreciated for more than their role as a fighter, they can become impossible to replace.

[bakegarasu]

[Reiji... but...]

If it causes that much pain, though, maybe it was a mistake to get attached to begin with.

[donotcomprehend]

No. Connections may seem to be a weakness, and there are disadvantages and vulnerabilities to them, especially when one abandons logic for the sake of what they feel, but there is much to be gained.