[Voice- Backdated to the 24th]

[donotcomprehend]

It has been a year since I arrived in Vatheon. A longer time than I was ever truly alive in the Junkyard or in the real world, and more than a year since gaining the Atma. Yet Nirvana seems to remain beyond our reach.

[When Gale speaks again, after a short pause, he sounds more thoughtful.]

At what cost should one give up their emotions?

Comments

[Voice]

[coolerthansora]

I guess that's selfish, huh?

[Voice]

[donotcomprehend]

It seems illogical. If you gave up your emotions to save them, then you would not be able to feel compassion for them any longer. Is that not the same as losing them?

[Voice]

[coolerthansora]

No, it's not. I'd still remember how important he was to me. I just wouldn't- feel it anymore.

But if I lost him-- I'd feel that. And it'd hurt, a lot.

[Voice]

[donotcomprehend]

I... believe I understand.

[Voice]

[coolerthansora]

... Why were you asking about that, anyway?

[Voice]

[donotcomprehend]

Because my comrades and I faced such a question, once.

[Voice]

[coolerthansora]

What did you choose?

[Voice]

[donotcomprehend]

We believe the cost of losing emotions is one that we will not take. Together.

[Voice]

[coolerthansora]

I think- that's probably smart.