I don't know about you, but I've never met anyone who was perfectly happy with his or her life. There's always at least one thing that he or she would change, if possible – whether it's an unpleasant job, an unsuitable partner, an unhealthy habit, or something else altogether. Perhaps even the simple desire to change one's scenery. So, characters, I ask you:
If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be, and why?
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I wish I never left the States.
I wish I've never knew about my dad who pasted away when I came, or my brother, or my family.
It kills me every night, thinking about them.
And thinking about things that would never ever come back.
I wish for the same with my mom.- i wish she never had to leave america,. I wish we lived weathly like back then- It was hard not being able to see her but, Atleast I didn't have to see her struggle and work over 12 hours a day, and me massaging her shoulders -arms- and legs for working all day just for the two of us..
I wish I'd caught on quicker about Mom.
What would you have done, mate? You had no way to help her.
I think there might be a way to have killed her soul so she didn't have to return to Asmodai. Now she's his slave and will be forever. I have no way to help her now.
Except to kill Asmodai.
Only one? ;)
Right Jason. You have a lot to change...
I would have kept the enemy from capturing you. I would have never let you out of my sight when you were a toddler. I would have found you sooner and kept you safe.
I wish I had learned to be strong sooner.
I wish I'd killed Abigail before that interfering Abir showed up!
Only one thing? I wish I had trusted my teacher's faith in me and gone on to art school
Can I have a second? I wish I hadn't left my great Aunt alone, then she'd never have jumped off the back of the boat, We'd be doing this journey together , not me all alone. It would have been fun, not scary.
Of course, you can have more than one, Candy! I just thought "one thing" would get people thinking.
I, for one, would definitely change more than one thing, if I could.
"I would have remembered where I put my shoes. If I hadn't forgotten, one of two things would have happened.
She would have been a block away from the explosion or I would be in heaven with her. Either way, my Da wouldn't have had to hide me in America.
If I wasn't hiding in America, Da might still be alive."
- Boulder-Springs MPD Detective Catherine Combes
I've hidden in America for awhile now, Catherine. It's not a bad place for it.
So true, Jason. Indy and I have been traveling through the country for a while now, and we've managed to stay quite hidden from those we hope to avoid.
Oh, and the one thing I'd change? Well, I wish that my mother hadn't left when I was two. Course, there's nothing I can do about that now... and besides, if she hadn't left, I'd never have run away from home to find her, and more importantly, I'd never have met Indy.
Their income. They REALLY need more pay....
I wish we hadn't had to run. And why LA for God's sake? I mean seriously, I'm not even allowed to bring my own pencils to school because I might use them as a weapon. They're kidding right?
I once killed a human in thrall with a pen. Not a regret, just saying.
They dunno what "in thrall" is, Marc. It's when an enemy simulacrum--demons that are like ghosts on this plane--possesses a human. They get super strong and are a bitch to kill.
You didn't say your thing you'd change, Marc.
No changes. Its all good.
Considering you spent the last century snagging your way through Sentinel's ranks, I'm certain you do consider it all good.
Oy and don't forget the whiskey, brother-mine. Barrels and barrels of it. Good times.
Snagging? SHAGGING. Annoying spell check.
I would have my father back.
I would not have sneaked off duty that night, and perhaps he would still be alive.
I would certainly not have married Scott!
Hi Marenya.
(Lad still has a crush on her, I see. sigh. Faldur will one day have to set him straight, I think.)
I do NOT have a crush on Marenya! I'm just being FRIENDLY.
Hello, Aiden. How are you?
At least *someone* is friendly.
I miss you when I'm not here.
I miss *all* of you, I meant to say. Yes, I miss all of our friends here very much.
I know that comment was directed at me, but I am choosing not to honor it with a response.
How are you all? It's been a long time.
I made cranberry, white chocolate chip scones. Would anyone like some? It's an experiment, but I think they're rather good.
What is chocolate?
Thank you very much, Ginger. You are always so hospitable.
Hi Candy,
I'm sorry about your aunt. Sometimes I wish I hadn't left Faldur alone, and then sometimes I think it was for the best.
Thinkbannedthoughts.. what's a pencil? Don't you like school?
Courageous,
I am sorry you have had to experience so much sadness. I hope things are better now.
Catherine,
That is a very intriguing point about the shoes. What do you mean?
Have a scone. I can make some tea as well, if anyone wants some. Or some coffee.
Jason, what, pray tell, is 'shagging?'
Nutmeg, I didn't realize that you were on the run. I had the impression you were roaming for pleasure. If I can aid you and Indy in any way, please let me know.
Abigail,
I wish I had learned to be strong sooner, also. Why do we let ourselves think we are helpless for so long?
You wouldn't want to kill a lady, now, would you Joel? She seems harmless enough to me.
Thinkbannedthoughts: A pencil? What kind of weapon is this? I am intrigued. Can you show me how to use it?
Hi, Marenya, Faldur, and Ginger! It's good to see y'all again.
Oh, and Faldur, in answer to your question... Indy and I aren't exactly "on the run" - like from the law or anything. It's just that after my mom left us, Dad became harder and harder to live with. So, one day, I just took off, hoping to track down my mom, or maybe just get away for a while. Luckily, I met Indy along the way - sure is easier to travel with someone else than all by yourself.
Still, both of us appreciate your offer to help. We may just take you up on it.
P.S. I can't help but blush while answering your other question. "Shagging" is another word for, uh, getting together with someone you like. Get it?
I'd like a scone! Thanks. Maybe two if there're enough?
I miss you too, Marenya. I really liked our talks. It's nice to hang out with someone who doesn't expect something of me all the time.
Faldur, I'm afraid my brother isn't inclined to wait for the formality of marriage to demonstrate his affections.
A pencil is for writing, but could be a weapon, albeit not a very good one. They tend to snap easily. A pen (ink) would work better, especially one encased in metal. Still, though, I'd take a sharp knife or two over either one. But sometimes one can't be picky in a pinch.
Marenya, I could teach you a little about fighting. Or Kaelin could. (He's better than me.) That way you really wouldn't feel helpless.
Hey, Aidan. I wouldn't mind learning how to fight either. But, of course, I wouldn't want to impose on your alone time with Marenya. Hehe.
Hi, Ginger. Long time, no see. If you still have a few, I would love to taste one of your cranberry, white chocolate chip scones. That sounds like a delicious combination! And I would be happy, of course, to provide some suitable tea... perhaps blueberry, or cinnamon?
As for the one thing I'd change, that's a tough one. Strangely enough, I'm pretty satisfied with my life. Good health, great hubby, wonderful kids, a nice island home, a career I love. I really am very thankful for my life.
Although I often wish that my mom and I had been closer when I was an adolescent, changing that might also change where I've ended up.
That's the problem with changing bad things... you could end up in a much worse place.
I know what you mean, Liv. I often wish that we had been closer back then, too, but I'm awfully happy that you're in such a good place... and frankly, I am, too. So, while I've sometimes wished for the power to modify some of my more painful memories, I know such struggles have helped to shape the person I am today.
I can teach you, too, Nutmeg, and its ok because Faldur won't let her be alone with me anyway.
Hmmm. Can't imagine why. *wink*
Between you and me, Nutmeg, I wish I could give Faldur a reason to be jealous. But we both have constant babysitters.
Yeah, Aidan, that's a drag. Not to rub it in, but there are no babysitters between me and Indy - and that's just how I like it.
Why do you think Faldur would be jealous of someone else fighting with me, Aidan?
I would be glad for you to teach me to fight. But I'm afraid I wouldn't be very good at it. I'm not strong enough to hurt anyone, even if I wanted to.
I am better at soothing injuries and stitching wounds when the fights are over.
Marenya can fight with whomever she wants. I have no objection.
Aidan, maybe Faldur should teach the lady to fight. He knows what he's doing around a weapon and in hand-to-hand. Considering you're double Marenya's weight and half again as tall, just the thought of you coming at her, even in demonstration, is enough to give Faldur and me nightmares.
From a body guard standpoint, I mean, Faldur. As for the other...Aidan is promised to another whether he likes to admit it or not.
I am NOT marrying that bitch Cassidy.
There! Something you'd like to change about your life! :D:D:D--
Oy! Enough with the hitting, wank--
Oh. Sorry ladies, if you heard that. I tend to get a bit verbose when m'lord whacks me a good one.
No worries, Marc. I'd probably curse, too, if someone was always beating me up.
P.S. So, what's Aidan's beef with Cassidy anyway?
Lad's still asleep so we can speak freely. She outranks him. She's the Lord Prince's daughter and stands to inherit.
I think, though, it's more that she seems completely unaffected by him. He's used to the ladies being a bit...moony over him, you know.
We, of course, think she's PERFECT for him.
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