video, un: revolution

[idealisme]

What would you die for?


[There's no preamble. Enjolras is not in the mood to set the scene. He's been thinking and gotten nowhere so he wants the input of others. Over his shoulder it's apparent his room a shambles, a young man living alone with his mind on things other than housekeeping.]

For myself there's a cause that I've given all my life to. It's the highest ideal I can imagine. I know that is not a usual thing. Life is precious; until I woke up here I'd have said that death precluded any second chances at it. But that's beside the point.

I ask because I thought I others shared my opinions. It is rational to give your life only for the most important ideal. Sacrificing yourself for just anything- to get any item or even for another person... [His lips pinch together in thought, his eyes look distant for a moment.] I have not been able to reconcile it.

[A quick sigh escapes him, frustrated.]

I would appreciate your sincere answers and insights. Thank you.

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video | un: janeway.

[directives]

Sometimes it's a matter of a cultural differences. It may seem foolish to us to sacrifice ourselves for another person, something as seemingly frivolous as an item or even an ideal, but to them it may be the most important thing in the world. To some, making that sort of sacrifice can be one of the greatest honors they have in life.

[ which isn't her answering his question for herself, but she'll get to that. eventually. ]

[idealisme]

[It's an answer with a clear logic laid out, which Enjolras appreciates.]

Perhaps that is correct. To people raised in a culture where that was valued... [Clearly that is not his culture, which values rationalism and logic.]