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.

Comments

[pluspetitpoete]

I'm not sure, not yet. For my part, I'm encouraging him to come help me in the garden more. I've offered to read to him from the new poetry book you gave me -- which is lovely, by the way.

I think if we try to encourage him in everything he does. His art, his speeches -- anything at all. If we let him know that we think he's doing something good, then perhaps he'll believe it more. And then hopefully, hopefully, he'll start doing things he enjoys more.

But he has to remember what he enjoys, and why he likes it. Right now, he seems to be having trouble just facing the day.

[idealisme]

[Hm.]

He seemed pleased to receive the book of art I gave him.

[pluspetitpoete]

Oh good, that's good! Maybe you could sit down with him one say and ask him about the art in it?

Engage him in his interests.

I'm going to try to get him outside more, with the garden. You're welcome to join us, of course.