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[wristbands]

[it's Chie's first time really checking out the network since the darkness happened. the past week or so has been... a little tough on her, and it shows; she's smiling, yes, but there's a sort of tiredness in her expression as she addresses the feed.]

Hey there, everyone! I hope everyone's been doing okay—especially the new arrivals! Usually I'd say something like "Welcome to Asgard!" but I'm sure you're all a little tired of hearing the welcome wagon by now, so I'll spare you that much.

Anyway... I've been thinking about something for a while, and I can't really stop thinking, so I kinda wanna hear other people's answers. What exactly is it that makes someone strong? Physical strength, emotional strength, any other kind of power or fortitude like that... what does it mean to you? It's okay if you don't have any solid answers—I don't, either. It's a kinda tough thing to pin down.

So... yeah! Thanks in advance to anyone who answers! Maybe if I hear what other people have to say, I'll be able to get my mind on other things.

Comments

[samantha_grey]

I take it you're back in your body again, mmm? Punch his lights out while he was in yours?

[Ahem]

Will. The ability to refuse to give up is the only thing that really defines someone's strength. Muscles don't do someone any good if the person's not got enough will to put them to their fullest use. If you can't spit in the eye of the guy holding the gun to your head, your strength's not going to go nearly as far.

[wristbands]

Nah, I changed my mind. He hasn't really done anything to deserve a good kick or two. Yet.

But that's a good answer. Sheer force of will can be pretty amazing sometimes!

[samantha_grey]

I've always liked it. If you're going down, might as well drag them to hell with you in the process.

[wristbands]

Now I wouldn't go that far...

[samantha_grey]

Eh... I've got what you'd call a grim outlook on life. Preferably I'd like to take them down before that came up, mind you. That's always nice.

[wristbands]

"Taking people down" isn't always necessary, though. I mean, sure, sometimes someone just needs to get shown a lesson, but... not always, y'know?

[samantha_grey]

Ah. I get the issue. I'm talking extremes. Strength doesn't really get put the test until you're near the edge or over it. If we're talking less serious stuff, it doesn't need to go nearly that roughly.

[wristbands]

Oh... yeah, that's more along the lines of what I was talking about. Just in general, haha. But seeing it from that point of view is still a good thing.

[samantha_grey]

Heh, like I said. Gloomy outlook on life. I tend to go to extremes pretty quickly, most days. Don't worry about it too much.

[wristbands]

Yeah, I'll take your word for it.

[samantha_grey]

So, since you're asking you've got me a little curious. How do you define strength?

[wristbands]

Me? Well, like I said, I don't really know I'd describe it... but hearing other people's answers kinda helped me. It's not about how hard you can punch a guy—it's how you handle yourself and the people around you. If you have something to live for, something you want to devote your life to and stick to it... that's what strength's about.

[samantha_grey]

Well, that's a little... hallmark special for my tastes, but if you're thinking in terms of 'it's how you apply it and what you do with it, you're moving in the same direction I am. Just a different, nicer tone to it.

[wristbands]

—Hey, come on, I'm just saying!

[samantha_grey]

heh, yeah, yeah. I get the idea. Sounds like you picked something up from this whole conversation, which is good.

[wristbands]

It's been pretty insightful, yeah. It's really nice to hear what other people think.

[samantha_grey]

If you say so, though I admit I'm less the 'poll the city' sort of person, if that hasn't been too obvious since I got here. I usually just try to figure things out on my own.

[wristbands]

... You can't really get by like that, you know? I mean, people are willing to help, especially here—we've all gotta stick together.

[samantha_grey]

I tend to do much better on my own, but much as I'd prefer that, you're probably right at least a little bit. We tend to be stuck here, so there's not much use in completely hiding from others.

[wristbands]

There's always gonna be some person wanting to help you out, even if you say you want to be left alone. Especially if you say you want to be left alone, to some people.

[samantha_grey]

Those sorts are all over the place in this city, I've found. Not always a bad thing, except the times when it actually is. No point worrying about it either way.

[wristbands]

You could always, y'know, not make it public or anything.

[samantha_grey]

Lil late for some of that. Depending on the issue, I try not to spread it around too much. It does cut down on the interference at least.

[wristbands]

Interference...?

[samantha_grey]

In my trying to take care of things myself. There are some times when the help kind of interferes with my own attempts to handle things.