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[drsolus]

The Murders in the Rue Morgue: Is it better to be strong of mind or of body?

Optimal to hone both. Innate preference for mind, however, preferable. Strictly speaking, mind able to control facets of body, however weak. Invent materials to overcome weaknesses of body. Body, while potentially physically strong, cannot overcome certain challenges.

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The black cat & the lake

The Black Cat: Have you ever felt like you were losing your mind?

Cloaca would state, "You've lost your mind," several times. Over entire lifetime. Unavoidable. Sometimes boundaries must be broken. Obstacles overcome, to find answers.

Of course, certain boundaries uncrossable, regardless. Have standards.

The Lake: Did you ever lose hope?

Different context. For patients? Yes. Can't keep trying on dead patients. Waste of resources. Highly unlikely to survive. Could cause unnecessary collateral death indirectly.

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[dream]

Dream: What was the best dream you ever had?

-he turns green, clearing his throat- Some best left unmentioned. More... private.

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~Annabel Lee~

Annabel Lee: Do you think you will meet your loved ones again when you die?

Notion ridiculous. No evidence supporting theory, unreliable. No reason to believe truth.

Yet... still nice to believe. Some unknowns unachievable. Others not impossible... without experience. Will find out. Would like to wait for certain persons before passing fully, myself.

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The Lake, The Pit and the Pendulum

The Lake: Did you ever lose hope?

No. Can't lose hope. Always another way. Too many possibilities, never only one solution.

The Pit and the Pendulum: What do you fear most?

...Silence. Never want to hear silence. Want to hear beeping of machinery. Laughter or cries of people. Hum of shuttles. Crackling of fire. Life. Silence... symbol of death. Loneliness.

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[Israfel]

Israfel: Is it better to be loved or respected?

Respect. Terms somewhat interchangeable; still, would prefer respect. Accomplishments noteworthy, but have little need nor desire for ‘love’. Peerage more useful.

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[dream]

Dream: What was the best dream you ever had?

Shared similar dreams before. Hm... doesn't hurt to share more. Sunshine, particularly late in day cycle. Skies hold hues of orange. Some blue. Strange to think, but no responsibilities. Passed them on to another. Can rest myself. Chatter through sunset, through night. -sniffs- Stars beautiful. Never particularly noticed.

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Spirits of the Dead

Spirits of the Dead: If you died today, what would be your unfinished business?

Today? No, no. Can't die today. Too much to complete. Cures to research, war to win, unknowns to discover... places to visit. Want to... swim.