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[outofsynth]

So we aren't doing this, right? The inn is the only safe place we have left. We'd have to be stupid to ruin that by turning against each other.

I know I said I was worried about the magic being gone, but there has to be a better way to deal with this. We just need more time to work out what that is.

[He is definitely saying this in writing only because it will reach more people and not at all because he's terrified to risk opening the door to his room while he has a crescent sun on his wrist.]

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[outofsynth]

So am I. I don't think a lot of them see how dangerous this could be.

I know we can't keep sitting around doing nothing, but way too many people are looking at this offer uncritically.

[tempurahair]

Maybe not. But they may also be blinded by concern for their loved ones over anything else. Do not attribute their actions to malice or ignorance.

It is a difficult situation we all find ourselves in. Tearing at one another for our choices or decisions will only make that matter worse. And that goes for both sides!

[outofsynth]

I think it's at least safe to attribute it to ignorance. No one's had a chance to see if anything else works yet.

[tempurahair]

They may be well aware of the risk, but willing to take it for the sake of their loved ones.

Even I can admit to allowing the thought to cross my mind, despite knowing better.

[outofsynth]

Really? You think you could actually do that?

[tempurahair]

Harm someone else? Absolutely not! But turning the blade on myself? I have already died once. One could argue that I know what to expect.

But in the event that I did not return... I could not do that to my loved ones again. The risk was far too great.

[outofsynth]

Well, I'm glad there's something holding you back.

I don't want to think about what will happen if enough people take him up on this.

[tempurahair]

It is a very unpleasant thought indeed.
Unfortunately, given the eagerness I have seen, it is a reality we may soon need to consider.