ITP: An old joke

[no_longer_a_king]

[Text; Anonymous]

What is love?

How do you know if you love someone? Is it really as powerful as they say?

(ooc: In before someone makes this joke. Feel free to threadjack and such in response to this.

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[scorchedchivalry]

I find other outlets.

Not all of them are healthy.

This is what happens when two accounts have similar keywords

[no_longer_a_king]

Like what? [Because she trains with Caliburn all the time. It doesn't help, only reminds her of training with Shirou every morning in the dojo.]

hee hee :3

[scorchedchivalry]

A game that requires mental focus.

Other relationships.

Violence.

Food.

[no_longer_a_king]

[She resists the urge to facepalm at her terminal. Arturia has a good idea who this is now, unless fate is screwing with her yet again. These all sound like things she herself would indulge in, though she would never outright admit to violence as an outlet. What does stand out to her however is:]

Other relationships?

[Because she has a feeling she'll be outed if she doesn't reply to this, much like with Gawain.]

[scorchedchivalry]

I did say not all were healthy outlets.

[no_longer_a_king]

It's surprising, I suppose. Is the other person aware of this?

That is, the person you're in the other relationship with.

[scorchedchivalry]

If she bothered to actually think about it, yes. She is too possessive to care.

Icon because I want to share it.

[no_longer_a_king]

And she treats you well?

[Despite the fact she knows Alter can take care of herself, Arturia wants to make sure she's okay. Especially if Alter is willing to admit the whole situation is unhealthy. Beyond that she'll leave it as her business.]

off, off, off, Lily!

[scorchedchivalry]

Well enough. We understand each other and she needs me.

But that is hardly the point of this conversation.

NEVERRRR! We must get the ahoge back somehow! (Be glad I didn't go for a crackhappy version of Lily)

[no_longer_a_king]

Fair enough. The conversation was originally about what you should be willing to sacrifice for the sake of the one you love.

But do you believe there are situations where you must sacrifice the person you love for the good of all?

[scorchedchivalry]

[There is a long moment before a response is given.]

Yes.

But to do so will tear you apart inside.

[no_longer_a_king]

That I know all too well.

[scorchedchivalry]

To love is to sacrifice.

To love is to suffer.

And to many... to love is to be lonely.



I hope you have gained something from this exchange.

[no_longer_a_king]

I have and I thank you for it. Be well and good luck in your endeavors.

[scorchedchivalry]

The same to you.