First Bite | Knives to a gun fight?

[crimsoneye]

[ Forward dated to: November 9th ]

"Heroes of Light",

Wouldn't you say it's a commendable effort recruiting this many people in a singular plight to protect the world from Calamity? Not just this world, but by extension our own, too. Who or whatever is behind this is quite impressive, collecting dozens, if not, a hundred heroes. I wasn't aware such power existed to this degree.

This god complex of the responsible party overstepped boundaries, and you're no different if you take ownership of the title granted to you by this facadé. What entitles you to think, if you comply, you'll be returned, or heroic? Or do all heroes believe what they're told? By serving, are you convinced you're doing justice?

Changes don't magically happen, and blood will spill in this civil strife against the painted enemy, but you must have already consented to that if you think yourself to be a hero.

[ The letter has no close. ]

Comments

[goddessofthesky]

To Whom It May Concern,

Who says we are heroes? This is not a title that I give myself, even here. I know what a hero is like and I am no hero.

Would you rather us stay here and die? I believe in destiny but I also believe in fighting that fate. It's already costs us a lot, so I assume you are one of the new heroes. Should you have questions I will happily answer you but don't assume those who choose to take this title do so lightly.

It is a choice. Just as it is your choice too.

-Zelda

[crimsoneye]

You must feel liberated exempting yourself as Hero of Light.

What do you know if all you know is what this world has given to you? Can you prove that this destiny is the only path you're meant to take, or are you versed with more than one and believe each to be different depending on your choice?

I have many questions, Zelda, an no one has a clear answer. Enlighten me of these heroes who don't take their title in vain.

[goddessofthesky]

Liberated is also a word that I wouldn't use.

[He makes everything sound so depressing.]

We learn, it's impossible to know everything and it's assuming knowledge that can cause damage. There also many paths we can take, if what we gathered is correct. If you have more questions you are welcome to come to the observatory. I've been trying to gather as much information as I an about this world and our place in it.

As for the other heroes, you should go out and meet them. My word shouldn't be enough to prove that they haven't taken that title in vain.

~Zelda

[crimsoneye]

It's not practical to know everything, but without basic understanding of how the world works, you can't hope save a world which you have no understanding for. If problems were solved blindly, the world would be a happier place.

I have met some heres, and they are disappointing.

[goddessofthesky]

I have basic understanding of this world but there are thing happening that we don't know. If you have ways to find out more that would be helpful but why do you judge others when you do nothing yourself?

I won't claim that those brought here are heroes but they shouldn't be dismissed either. We all have our own strength as you do yours.

~Zelda

[crimsoneye]

You're no different from me, if you assume that I have done nothing since I woke up here. Despite not sharing your views, doesn't eliminate me as an ally.

I look forward to this display of strength, if there's any to be had.

[goddessofthesky]

Even so, you should try not to make enemies here. You’re strengths aren’t the same as they once was and we don’t have our abilities from home. Take that as you will, consider it advice from a friend.

There is strength and if you see it nowhere else I will show it to you.

~Zelda

[crimsoneye]

I was able to come to the conclusion independently from your word.