I used to work for/with NGOs that investigate war crimes, so over time I had to learn how to separate my empathy from my emotional response - especially when it comes to things I have no control over. If I didn’t, it would’ve been impossible to do that kind of work without completely burning out.
Maybe that carries over into how I consume media, too. It’s not that I don’t care about suffering, real or fictional - it’s just that my brain automatically puts up a kind of emotional barrier when I know I have little to no agency over a situation. That probably plays a big role in why dark themes don’t hit me as hard as they do for others.
As for the Lost Life. You recall it quite well! Weirdly, I would put it above The (Lost) Guardian on the that scale. I just don't find consequence to be impactful, you are basically restarted on first day. Maybe if there was more content it would change my perception...
And good morning to you too!
Make sure they use good gin and DOM Benedictine is essential. Better yet, book a flight to Singapore and try one in Raffles Hotel
Hi Kitty! What a wonderful surprise, was not expecting you til Wednesday
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Morning Tleilax, glad you are safe. Enjoy your cuppa and the backread!