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[inevitablerest]

This may seem a strange question to some.

[But Thanatos does not often indulge his curiosity, so he is doing so right now.]

I have been wondering if there are any others here like myself, who had an existence dedicated only to a single purpose from the moment it began. Before arriving in Avalon I had barely considered the possibility of deviating from mine.

Very suddenly having a great deal of free time was new, unexpected, and a struggle to become accustomed to.

I suspect, given the number here from other worlds, that it isn't only myself and my brother who led such lives before. I would like to hear from others, and hear how they have dealt with the adjustment.

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[inevitablerest]

Humans never do cease to amaze with their sheer determination.

[angel_of_death]

[That... feels an awful lot like a compliment, and he isn't quite sure how to process it, let alone respond.

It takes him a few moments.]

I do suppose some of us are rather stubborn.

[Still, it was kind of him to say it that way.]

[inevitablerest]

You can be. Though I don't necessarily see that as a bad thing.

[Such drive in the face of their inevitable mortality. It's something that gods simply can't fully comprehend.]

[angel_of_death]

I had the feeling you meant it in a kind way.

[What should he say to that? He's still rather uncertain. Though, perhaps a simple courtesy might suffice.]

Thank you.

[inevitablerest]

No need for thanks. Such dogged persistence is a desirable trait when your lives are so short.

[That isn't meant as an unkindness, either.]

But

You're welcome.

[angel_of_death]

I hope you find the answer you're looking for.