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[nomoresharks]

I've an odd question to ask, if you'll indulge me.

Let us say a world exists where all work toward the betterment of their world, where none go without, and no one need be separated from their loved ones before they could bid farewell. Each day is peaceful and productive, and you know your place within it. You need not leave until you are ready, and only when you feel fulfilled.

Would you choose to live in this world or the one you came from? Why?

And to those who know why I ask this question, I pray you answer as well, and do so honestly. I promise 'tis in the spirit of keeping an open mind.

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[nomoresharks]

Not unlike the trials a new lifeform may have to undergo before being released into the world proper.

A harsh take, I will admit, but not without merit.

But if I may offer a single argument in the spirit of debate, what of those who have reached that peace on their own? Should that be dismissed and struggle imposed upon them? Is there not some merit to their presence, plateau or no?

[wreatharrow]

"Peace" and "struggle" are, of course, open to interpretation. Many would not find my lifestyle to be a peaceful one. I, however, do. My best friend finds it through how meticulously he carries out his work as well as healthy competition. Yet he wouldn't be satisfied if there were no opponents nor someone out there that could challenge his skill.

Obsessed as he is by that card game.

Struggling is much the same. It doesn't always come in the form of something disastrous. Mine is dealing with my best friend's jokes that aren't even remotely funny that try my patience. For others here, it is the fact that their abilities seem to be diminished.

So I would argue that, yes, everyone should have some form of struggle. To never have any negative experiences isn't healthy.

[nomoresharks]

[Relief washes over him as he reads the response. And suddenly, he feels very, very foolish.]

Right.

And even in a perfect world, such minor struggles would exist. All men have their doubts, after all, and the goals they seek in order to surpass themselves or see those close to them rise.

'Tis perfectly natural.

[Perfectly natural.]

[wreatharrow]

Correct. There's nothing wrong with sitting in negative emotions or allowing for negative experiences. Existing in a place where none will ever face challenges means that there will never be a desire to grow or go beyond perceived limitations.

[nomoresharks]

And they can make for excellent theater besides.

Is this a subject you've thought on often?

[wreatharrow]

[ Okay Tighnari chuckles at that. Sumeru hasn't been very big on theater, but the comment still holds truth regardless. ]

Not really. This sort of thing falls more under Vahumana disciplines instead of my own, Amurta. You could say I simply get invested in the well being of my patients while they are in my care.

[nomoresharks]

Oh! So you're a doctor!

[It makes some sense now that he thinks about it. Given all the injuries to be treated in such a profession, it only makes sense for the mind to start pondering about the necessity of it all.

Are these disciplines different takes on your profession?

[wreatharrow]

Sumeru is considered a country that puts wisdom and academic achievements before all else. We have the Akademiya which consists of an institute for learning as well as the structure for our government.

We have six Darshans, which are fields of study. The one I studied under, Amurta, focuses on biology. It includes medicine and ecology.

So while I do take on patients from time to time my primary profession is a botanist.