VOICE.

[barebacking]

An odd question, I am sure, but I wonder...

I thought of the ghosts and the waters, and the idea that death could be just around the corner. That is that those of us that are just about to slip into that darkness may one day wake up to be choking on our own blood.

Forgive me for such a ... unfortunate image, but my point is ... how many of you have someone who you are close to? How many can say that you have met someone who makes your life worth it all, even if death may be so close? Even if this may all just be a dream?

This need not be romantic, I suppose, but friendship as well.

After all, sometimes it is friendship that can save a life, too, right?

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[barebacking]

And you do this because it is your duty? Because you wish to do this for humanity? I believe that is quite marvelous. It is nice to know that the ways of the knights are in other worlds, even though the situations are different.

What I mean is that it is nice to know that there are always going to be good men in every world that will do what is right, even if it may be dangerous.

[strategisch]

...Ever since I was a child, I've wanted to see the outside world. Beyond the walls, where humanity has not tread for a hundred years. The deserts of endless firey sand, the lights that dance in the northern sky, the vast ocean... I want to see it all, with my friends at my side. That is where it began.

[barebacking]

What a beautiful dream.

I hope that you will be able to see such sights in your own world, but for now... are you enjoying the sights of this world?

[strategisch]

I've explored a little, and I agree it's a very interesting place. The architectural phenomenons are beyond anything I've ever seen before. And there's a sort of peace among the people that doesn't exist where I come from.

...I'd really like to see what is beyond the walls though. Is there any way to surpass them?

[barebacking]

That, I'm afraid, I do not know.

And while you have shown your bravery to me by what you said, I cannot help but worrying for you, Armin, in just that simple question.

[strategisch]

Why?

[barebacking]

Before I answer that...

If you found or heard of a way, would you actually try it?

[strategisch]

Of course. I want to know what their purpose is-- either to keep us in or to keep something else out.

[barebacking]

And that is why I worry.

[strategisch]

Danger must be faced if one expects to move forward.

[barebacking]

That is true.

And really, I have no right to tell you not to go. I would be willing to go with you, however, if a way is found. As a lieutenant, I would feel quite sad if I did not offer my help.

[strategisch]

Any help you feel comfortable enough to give would be appreciated. I don't mean to venture far, I only want to see beyond with my own eyes.

[barebacking]

Of course.

And I shall offer all that you wish. You have moved me, Armin, with your words and I wish to repay you for it. That is all.

[strategisch]

Thank you, Lieutenant.

[Sometimes he feels as though words are all he has. But they can bring him far, he is learning.]

[barebacking]

You are most welcome, Armin.