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[bearshermark]

I've been thinking maybe these memories are a way to warn us of our past mistakes, so that we can be better versions of ourselves this time.

But then I guess we'd have to worry about what that means.

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[darkenedmoon]

As if I do not already...

[smilingarmor]

I don't know about that, Elliot darling. I just got a few more back myself recently, and none of them seemed particularly like warnings. Unless you count warning me that perhaps I shouldn't go waving around the sword that arrived on my doorstep today just yet; my past self was apparently quite a swordsman, but I only know stage combat, which is nothing like the real thing.

[bearshermark]

Are they that bad?

[darkforcerising]

Maybe for you.

Being born a slave isn't really a personal mistake.

[bearshermark]

Yeah, mine were pretty okay for awhile.

You got a sword, though? That's pretty cool. Maybe we can spar sometime.

[darkenedmoon]

Let's just say I was very good at making mistakes.

[bearshermark]

Geez. I'm glad that's gone better for you this time.

But yeah, not all of them, just. I don't know. Maybe not. Just something I've been thinking about.

[bearshermark]

Well you've been a great mom this time, if that helps.

[smilingarmor]

After I've had a bit of practice, perhaps.

By the way, if you're looking for a place to practice that's climate controlled, just let me know. Provided there's not a show or rehearsal going on, there should be enough room on the stage for whatever you need to do.

[bearshermark]

Oh. Would that really be okay?

[scotch_egg]

This life is hard enough without a lesson of bloody morals from a past you didn't even ask for.

[bearshermark]

Yeah, they definitely complicated everything.

[smilingarmor]

Of course, darling. I'll let everyone know you might drop by; if the stage lights aren't on, just ask whoever's manning the box office. Maria handles most of the specialty lighting work, but most anyone can turn the main ones on and off.

[bearshermark]

Okay, I might do that.

And if you want, I could help you practice.

[serpentinthegarden]

That sounds like something you would say. I think they are more inspiring... Giving us the freedom to do what we want, when we want.

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[traceofeffort]

I've gone on about it at some length before, but I definitely agree with the "better versions of ourselves" part, even if I think the reason might vary a little.

Don't let this drive you crazy.

[bearshermark]

That sounds like it might be a little bit of an irresponsible interpretation.

[scotch_egg]

That's an understatement if I've ever heard one. Really if the Bureau wanted to help they could foot therapy bills. Have you asked about that?

[smilingarmor]

I may just take you up on that. It would be a shame to let such a fine rapier gather dust, after all.

And besides, I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do.

[bearshermark]

[W e l p]

Ah, no. Would you really want them to?

[serpentinthegarden]

It's more fun than your interpretation. Why spend all your time worrying?

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[bearshermark]

Yeah? I don't really know what it means for me. Or.. I don't know enough about philosophy to wonder too hard about the destiny angle, but it does make me wonder.

I feel like my past self set a pretty low bar if it's true, at least.

[bearshermark]

Idk maybe I'd really not to screw up that badly again.

[bearshermark]

Heck yeah, I'm down whenever you want.

[serpentinthegarden]

You're a kid, what could you have done?