[ the even keel of Paul's explanation, the patience and humanity behind it is so at odds with everything the Kenoma stands for in so many ways...
and in others, it is its perfect match.
Abel feels his heart sink to realize the duality of this force of nature. the Kenoma is not inherently evil, and neither are those who follow it; he understands and truthfully believes this. but anything... anything if followed to excess can be detrimental. damaging. can cost one precious things they don't realize they've lost until they're too far gone to even feel the loss.
...the same can be said of the Pleroma, of course. it might not be as immediately evident but it, too, is imperfect and capable of irreparable damage. ]
What you describe... this perfect solace-- this end that is nothing but peace... I can understand why you so fervently wish after it, sir.
[ and if what Paul says is as true as Abel believes it is, then this man's motives for seeking such finality are pure-hearted. but... ]
But suffering is only one part of the human condition, and much as it's a painful one... it's a necessary one as well. How do we learn... grow, if not through pain? How do we learn to treasure what's precious to us if we never know hardship or loss? ...If Venera taught us anything, it is precisely that-- that peace won through such means isn't one we can't accept, can we?
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and in others, it is its perfect match.
Abel feels his heart sink to realize the duality of this force of nature. the Kenoma is not inherently evil, and neither are those who follow it; he understands and truthfully believes this. but anything... anything if followed to excess can be detrimental. damaging. can cost one precious things they don't realize they've lost until they're too far gone to even feel the loss.
...the same can be said of the Pleroma, of course. it might not be as immediately evident but it, too, is imperfect and capable of irreparable damage. ]
What you describe... this perfect solace-- this end that is nothing but peace... I can understand why you so fervently wish after it, sir.
[ and if what Paul says is as true as Abel believes it is, then this man's motives for seeking such finality are pure-hearted. but... ]
But suffering is only one part of the human condition, and much as it's a painful one... it's a necessary one as well. How do we learn... grow, if not through pain? How do we learn to treasure what's precious to us if we never know hardship or loss? ...If Venera taught us anything, it is precisely that-- that peace won through such means isn't one we can't accept, can we?