2 Cactus Spines [Text]

[no_dreams_for_you]

[So… colors will form and overtake the grey if there’s enough social interaction, right? And supposedly, people can also strengthen their abilities…

Keeping that in mind, Gaara activates the bracelet. There’s something he doesn’t understand, anyway. Maybe he can get some answers to satisfy his curiosity.]

Since there is no established judicial system in this world, punishment was exacted by the people that captured him. In this case, killing the perpetrator was the most efficient method for ensuring the safety of the general public. He was a repeat offender, and refused to relent.

Why do so many of you oppose this decision?

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[no_dreams_for_you]

Then they won’t survive. [Sounds cold, but it’s true.] If you’ve had military training, it’s advantageous.

[Arthur Pendragon? He notes the name.]

Is this man the commander of the militia?

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[samantha_grey]

Or those with the skills will try to keep them alive, which poses a risk to everyone [Definitely hypocritical there, given that's exactly what she's been doing.] And no, not military. I've been on my own for years, basically off the grid and out of sight of most governments. More a street rat than a military sort, if you know the term.

And yes, that's Arthur's group to my knowledge.

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[no_dreams_for_you]

[She makes a good point. Shinobi do have to protect civilians during times of war.] It’s understandable if that is their duty. They may also bear emotional attachments to those individuals.

Street rat…? [He’s probably heard it in passing, but didn’t pay too close attention.] So you have developed survival instincts based on your background. Good. Those will be useful, under these circumstances.

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[samantha_grey]

Mostly attachments, not duties, with them, but that's the idea. And yeah, survival instincts have a way of coming in handy. Less formal training, but I never relied on fighting skill as much as my brains and the old ways.