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[banworthy]

Hello.

How are you all doing? [ A beat. ] Actually, you all know I don't care so let's ignore that question, hm?

So, who would like to have their fortune, romantic future, or whatever told?

I know, I know... tarot is still a [ Longer pause. ] hobby of mine, but one you get to reap the rewards of today.

Fun, right?

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[cantilevers]

Okay, sensitive topic. I take the hint.

Hmmm, so sin seems to be similar to most religions that I've been exposed to. It nice to see there is a constant thread with many of them across time and worlds at least; humanity is consistent on that as a baseline. We know we have the path to be bad and we have to make up for it.

It's not a personal slight against you. I find it interesting. You're a fascinating conundrum, and it's been awhile for me. I appreciate your confidence.

[banworthy]

Well, thank you. [ He snaps his fingers. ] You get an added 2%.

[ He hums, perhaps that is too low given what he's been put up with -- technical analysis shouldn't put something low due to personal feelings but fact, hm. ]

Nevermind. It'll be a proper 10%. [ 25% total seems generous but he feels that is related to fact over feeling. ] Anyway, it seems everyone is agreed to what a sin is... for the most part.

And a person cannot live without some confidence. Even a weak, powerless person like myself.

[cantilevers]

[He was about to type 'so basically standard interest rate' but then Vincent elevated it and hot damn, that's increasing fast... which means it can go down just as quickly.]

25%? You're starting to like me already. I see how it is. You like people who can take a hint when you're uncomfortable. I'm learning so much about you in this one conversation.

And everyone seems to agree that sin requires punishment. How much or how bad and how long is usually in debate.

True words there. Confidence is the way to the world. Everyone is good at something.

[banworthy]

It's not about like. I don't like anyone. [ Let's make that clear. ] I appreciate people who can read the room.

[ Again, he nods even though it can't be seen. ] That is up to God to decide.

[ Meh. ] Even if you aren't good at anything, you should still be confident about what you are. The only person that should look down on you is the divine. People say that no one was put on earth to judge others. I judge everyone so I can't say that statement is true. [ He laughs to himself. ] We can judge each other without being smug and superior about it, however.

[cantilevers]

You're in luck. I have a higher than average ability to read a room and react appropriately even.

That's a lot of faith in God. You met Her?

I don't think anyone had a right to look down on another person. We're all just people, so we should be trying to lift each other rather than step on each other. That shouldn't exclude the divine either.

[banworthy]

We'll see.

[ Huh? ] Why would I have to meet Her to have faith? I've seen Her miracles and that is enough for me. Although, it is said that one day She will return to Earth and save everyone. That is what we await.

[ Anyway. ] I'm not lifting nor stepping on anyone. [ Unless it is to further his goals, then he'll do either one of those things, but whatever. If he's just vibing by himself, he's not doing nothing for or to nobody. ] God judges differently than people, anyway.

[cantilevers]

Really? I'm curious about these miracles. What are they?

[That sounded like a typical "God saves all" story to him, but then again, he couldn't particularly afford to be religious back home. Just the common phrases and gestures for Janna, sharing her stories with the kids.]

A pillar of the community then.

[banworthy]

[ Well, Maria, but as if he's going to mention her. ]

As I said... the existence of time, death, and penance.

[ Or well, actually, Hell. God created Hell so people could fear death and attempt to change their ways while living. And those that refused to change would still be granted means to enter Heaven, just it would be an extremely painful road to walk. ]

Yes, something like that.

[cantilevers]

Oh that's your miracles? Not particularly original regardless of how amazing those actually are. Every place has those.

[He had no idea that miracle would be people, and he wasn't in the mood to press further. He was keen to look into Vincent more after all.]

Well, fine upstanding citizen, thanks for the reading. Glad we can rub elbows now and again. Don't mind me if I drop in on occasion.

[He did mean that literally.]

[banworthy]

Then every place has a God to thank for them.

[ He pushes his glasses up with his index finger. ]

Fine, fine, sure. [ Whatever. ]

[cantilevers]

I guess. We have many beings claiming to be gods. Lots of spiritual entities.

[banworthy]

I feel if something is true across all dimensions that should be enough to prove the existence of God, but what do I know?

[cantilevers]

Life, death and taxes are always true. Not sure why a god needs to be in charge of it.

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[banworthy]

[ He inhales sharp but stops. Holding his hands out, he realizes he'll end up sounding like a lunatic. If he sounds insane, he loses. What is he losing? He isn't sure, but he does hate the sensation and feeling of losing. ]

[banworthy]

I suppose that's fair. [ SAID THROUGH GRIT TEETH ]

[cantilevers]

[Don't do it. Don't do it... screw it.]

It sounds like you have a differing opinion. I welcome hearing about that.

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[banworthy]

[banworthy]

No, it's fine.

I did say I wasn't here to preach at you... and my opinion may come off as preaching. So, for the sake of the percent gain, I'm going to let my opinion be my own.

[cantilevers]

Sure thing, pal. If you ever want to enlighten me with this opinion of yours, I'm happy to listen. We can even do it over drinks if you prefer.

[banworthy]

I will take your free alcohol but we do not need to talk about that at all.

We can drink in silence, even.

[cantilevers]

That's adorable. I don't do the drink in silence thing; drinking is a social activity and always should be.

[banworthy]

Well, have fun with that with other people, then.

[ He holds his finger to the side, letting it wobble. ]

[cantilevers]

I definitely will. We can sit and not drink and talk then. Unless you'd prefer juice over alcohol?

[banworthy]

No, I do prefer alcohol, thank you.

[cantilevers]

What's your preferred poison then?