Ah... pirate vs ninja . The old law vs chaos debate, except with sharp pieces of metal.
What is better... the friend who would stab you in the back for a lager cut of the treasure? or the one who obeys every order that their lord gives without asking whether it is right or wrong? The one who doesn't judge you by the crimes you've committed in the past? or the one who would die before betraying you? The one who's likely to start a barroom brawl? or the one who's likely to get you both caught in ridiculous situations "for honour"? And, if you had to die, would you want to be the one dangling from a noose? the one whose blood was mingling the the saltwater? the one whose fellows disowned his failed mission out of necessity? the one given a hero's farewell?
For me, I find my life too dear to sell for either law or chaos. May honour have only the strength that altruism allows it. May freedom never surpass compassion.
Aldorel · Fri Dec 22, 2006 @ 09:39pm · 0 Comments |