[Huh. That is an interesting trade-off, isn't it.]
No, I agree. I don't like hiding the truth. But while I would like to believe everyone should have the truth, I know that telling it in the wrong way can make things worse.
I just don't want to fall into the trap of thinking that we know better, and keeping the truth to ourselves without holding ourselves accountable. Accountability is important, especially when you are hiding things, I think.
[Hey, it's okay. Steve has a lot of feelings, too! He'd rather other people think about things and talk about them, whether or not everyone ultimately agrees.]
But you're not wrong. So much about power and magic seem negative here. And I know I still don't know as much about these Things as I'd like. Maybe none of us really do.
If nothing else, I have learned that sometimes when your back is to the wall, the friends you do make are the ones you'll treasure the most.
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No, I agree. I don't like hiding the truth. But while I would like to believe everyone should have the truth, I know that telling it in the wrong way can make things worse.
I just don't want to fall into the trap of thinking that we know better, and keeping the truth to ourselves without holding ourselves accountable. Accountability is important, especially when you are hiding things, I think.
[Hey, it's okay. Steve has a lot of feelings, too! He'd rather other people think about things and talk about them, whether or not everyone ultimately agrees.]
But you're not wrong. So much about power and magic seem negative here. And I know I still don't know as much about these Things as I'd like. Maybe none of us really do.
If nothing else, I have learned that sometimes when your back is to the wall, the friends you do make are the ones you'll treasure the most.