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Post by DataNinja on Sept 22, 2019 23:26:25 GMT
Thel winces as he bounces onto the ground. "You are the one that doesn't understand, Omega," Thel says, angrily. "To you, there are only ever two options. Never anything in between. And that's not how life works. You can work on getting stronger without spending every single minute seeking out new things to try and beat up. You can relax without giving up on everything else." He punches the ground. "Life is not about absolutes. It is a balance. I'm searching for that balance, along with everything else. The options here aren't 'keep going only if you want to fight everything in your path and even vaguely near it' or 'go back to Em right now to live out the rest of your days with no growth'. There's a midpoint, even if you don't see it yet."
He picks himself up, dusting off his clothes. "I am going to continue, but not along the path that you have convinced yourself is the only way. There is beauty and friendship along the road, too. Understanding. Not just fighting. I've found some of that already. And that is part of how I will grow. You might do yourself good to find some of that yourself."
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Post by Robot on Sept 24, 2019 12:19:44 GMT
Kursz is big now, Kursz can do this. The tall, broad boy pulled his hood back, and opened the front of his hoodie, hands sliding from his pockets as he moved in close to tower over Omega the same way he had Thel. "Then you are wrong too. Even if you did not like your place in your pack, watching and feeding pups. Being soft and weak it had a purpose. So does Thel. When you've apologized, come find me. I'll give you a real fight."
Shoulder checking Omega in passing, Kursz started up the trail at an impressive pace for his size. "The Underground, in Goldenrod Muku. I'm familiar with it. Find me there."
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Post by birdy51 on Sept 24, 2019 12:53:45 GMT
“Muku will nod in understanding, because Muku understands.” Muku says in understanding. She did not understand, but she was going to try. There was no attempt to follow after Kursz this time. Kursz had gotten so much bigger and stronger, and Muku felt proud. He was ready to leave the nest.
These two on the other hand...
Well. She would just have to stand in watch in anticipation.
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Post by DataNinja on Sept 25, 2019 2:30:01 GMT
"Kursz, wait!" Thel says, but it's already too late. "Ah... well, uh..." He really doesn't know what to say.
"That's... a problem," he says at last. "I guess... I guess we know where we're going. Oh, I hope no trouble finds him on the way..." The boy did seem to have a lot more courage now, at least. Hopefully that helps keep him calm and safe. Thel worries, though. Em asked him to keep them safe... and he can't even attempt that now.
He looks down at the Nidos. "Uh... if you're still wanting to come next to us, or whatever, we might be moving a little faster now, sorry..."
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Post by Robot on Sept 27, 2019 22:29:34 GMT
Omega is off after Kursz at a similarly impressive pace, the two out of sight in the direction of Goldenrod, bright lights reflecting off the clouds as evening approaches, drawing the eye and the mind to new tasks, interesting exploits, and wayward friends.
(Chapter End.)
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