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[hisstrength]

[Tris sounds tense. She had so many questions in mind when she first arrived that she never got around to taking to the network. Now's not the time for any of them, except this one.]

So destruction and fighting and everything aside. Does anyone know... how long someone can stay uhm. Passed out in a coma? I know some people dream of what's happening at home like that but how long does it normally last?

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[redhourglass]

at this point, i think it's random. but that's just me.

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[hisstrength]

what made you think so?

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[redhourglass]

the children. we're fighting a war. they could get hurt. how is that necessary?

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[hisstrength]

giving people others to protect could be a reason.

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[redhourglass]

that's still manipulation.

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[hisstrength]

bringing anyone here against their will is still kidnapping.

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[redhourglass]

yes.

but you start to forget that a little after a while, once you get attached to some of the things and people here.

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[hisstrength]

yeah.

and just because it's kidnapping doesn't mean some of us don't have it better here than we would back where we came from.

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[redhourglass]

yes. though there are still others who would like to go home.

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[hisstrength]

i have to, too.

i'm not really in a hurry though.

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[redhourglass]

i figure, i've been here this long .. i might as well see it through.

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[hisstrength]

how long have you been here?

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[redhourglass]

too long. time seems to work differently here, but if i'm counting correctly .. over 6 months. give or take.

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[hisstrength]

you think you'll be here until the war's over?
i know we can't really be sure or anything.

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[redhourglass]

at this point, i'll be annoyed if i'm not. i've put enough effort and time into this war already.
i think we're in it for the long haul.

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[hisstrength]

have you ever died here?

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[redhourglass]

( she hesitates for a moment - then: )

yes. i'm not the only one, either.

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[hisstrength]

...does it really not make a difference?

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[redhourglass]

depends on what you mean by 'a difference'

it's not something i'd want to experience again

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[hisstrength]

i mean, did you really come back just like you were before?

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[redhourglass]

yes.

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[hisstrength]

that does kind of make it less scary, if there are no consequences.

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[redhourglass]

it's not a cakewalk. but considering it's a little less permanent than at home, i agree with you.

though again, i wouldn't recommend it.

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[hisstrength]

i'm not planning on it. but i'm pretty sure most people don't.

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[redhourglass]

it's easier to think about death when you keep in mind it's not permanent - but it's no reason to be reckless with your life. you don't know how it might affect you, dying. it's funny that way.