Philosophy can be challenging and rewarding in the same vein. It provides many thought exercises and allows you to contend with your true nature, society's expectations and life itself. It's all fascinating. If you're ever bored, it may be worth a read. I can always provide recommendations.
As for other interests - darts, billiards, chess and investigating. Though the last one is simply due to my job back in my reality.
If you have something that might be easy to start with... I think I'd like to try. Reading books is always a good way to pass the time. But, I wonder if the books you're familiar with can be found here...?
Investigating? Were you a detective?
I used to really like photography. But, it's been a while since I've taken any new pictures.
[Basil's speaking his horrific little language and unfortunately, he's unlocked [1] Akechi Goro special interest.]
I'll take a look at the library in my spare time. If you happen to go on your own and are seeking some, I would suggest classics from my world, should you find them.
Plato wrote Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito. Those are good avenues to start. Aristotle's Organon is a favorite of mine and excellent for beginners. It has an exciting section on problems of future contingents, which speaks of the conflict between free will and decisions contingent on assumptions and choices. It's a fun thought exercise about the potential lack of free will, or perhaps an abundance of it.
As you get more familiar with the topic, there's also Descartes, Hegel, and a multitude of others. Not to mention Plato's later works and the rest of Aristotle's teachings.
But I digress. My apologies.
I was a detective in my reality - yes and as for your photography, why not pick it back up? There's certainly an abundance of sights to capture.
( That's SO MUCH for him to remember, but luckily he can go back and reread this... He's not quite sure he'll understand it all, either. But, he'll try his best. )
I remember hearing about those names at school. You don't think it's possible for us to have been from the same place, do you...?
But, knowing those names will help me remember what books to look for. I was hoping to find more books on gardening, but it'll be nice to read something new too.
It could be possible, though it would be highly unlikely we're from the same reality entirely. I've met many people from Earth, a fair number from Tokyo and yet only one person is from my particular world.
However, to speak to your following statements - I'm investigating how to leave this reality. That isn't specific to my work as a detective and I will not take on anything else while I'm trapped here.
As for the photos - why not? Of course, if you don't want to answer, you're not obligated.
( Basil decides to lock this particular conversation for his next response. )
I know about Japan, but I guess that wouldn't mean anything... It's a little less lonely to think that others might be from your home, though.
... Do you think that... there's a way to make sure that we don't leave, too?
When I first started to take pictures, it was always of my friends. All of us became distant from one another, and while we've started to talk again, but it's been... a long time.
[Private - interesting. The talk is innocuous enough and Basil is someone he sees over the network, talking with relative ease. It's not as if all his conversations are private.
Or maybe most are and Akechi never sees them.
The topics sandwiched around the real question are temporarily ignored.]
I imagine remaining compliant to the whims of our captor will afford you the opportunity to stay.
You wouldn't be the first person to request, or want, such a life here.
However I have to ask - are you truly okay being leashed to someone for the rest of your life?
I can't claim to know the internal workings of a madman. Compliance, power, control - who knows what he's truly after.
[And Basil agreeing to all of it - it infuriates him. Bewilders. A boy who would rather sell his soul to the devil than return to his reality. Because it's easier.
He wonders what sort of life this boy must've lived. Doesn't care in the same though.]
But thank you. I will get home - no matter what. I refuse to be stuck under that man's thumb until he considers my false debt repaid.
I sympathize that you come from a world that makes you willing to play pretend here. It's truly a difficult decision to contend with.
Everyone is capable of making their own decision on the matter. In the end, a choice you stand by is neither good nor bad. It's simply yours.
However, I invite you to think about this - nothing comes without cost. A life in a false reality is not starting over. Being held on a leash by someone with unknown interests is a great risk and often, regret comes too late.
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As for other interests - darts, billiards, chess and investigating. Though the last one is simply due to my job back in my reality.
What do you enjoy outside of flowers?
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Your true self...
If you have something that might be easy to start with... I think I'd like to try. Reading books is always a good way to pass the time. But, I wonder if the books you're familiar with can be found here...?
Investigating? Were you a detective?
I used to really like photography. But, it's been a while since I've taken any new pictures.
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I'll take a look at the library in my spare time. If you happen to go on your own and are seeking some, I would suggest classics from my world, should you find them.
Plato wrote Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito. Those are good avenues to start. Aristotle's Organon is a favorite of mine and excellent for beginners. It has an exciting section on problems of future contingents, which speaks of the conflict between free will and decisions contingent on assumptions and choices. It's a fun thought exercise about the potential lack of free will, or perhaps an abundance of it.
As you get more familiar with the topic, there's also Descartes, Hegel, and a multitude of others. Not to mention Plato's later works and the rest of Aristotle's teachings.
But I digress. My apologies.
I was a detective in my reality - yes and as for your photography, why not pick it back up? There's certainly an abundance of sights to capture.
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I remember hearing about those names at school. You don't think it's possible for us to have been from the same place, do you...?
But, knowing those names will help me remember what books to look for. I was hoping to find more books on gardening, but it'll be nice to read something new too.
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He's glad that this is over text. He's sure that his response wouldn't be as certain vocally as it is now. )
Maybe. It's been so long. I'm not sure if taking pictures would be the same.
But... are you doing something else that you like here if you aren't a detective...?
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However, to speak to your following statements - I'm investigating how to leave this reality. That isn't specific to my work as a detective and I will not take on anything else while I'm trapped here.
As for the photos - why not? Of course, if you don't want to answer, you're not obligated.
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I know about Japan, but I guess that wouldn't mean anything... It's a little less lonely to think that others might be from your home, though.
... Do you think that... there's a way to make sure that we don't leave, too?
When I first started to take pictures, it was always of my friends. All of us became distant from one another, and while we've started to talk again, but it's been... a long time.
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Or maybe most are and Akechi never sees them.
The topics sandwiched around the real question are temporarily ignored.]
I imagine remaining compliant to the whims of our captor will afford you the opportunity to stay.
You wouldn't be the first person to request, or want, such a life here.
However I have to ask - are you truly okay being leashed to someone for the rest of your life?
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What exactly do they want...?
... I'm okay. It's easier here. Even if it can be scary and dangerous sometimes. But, I hope that you can go home.
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[And Basil agreeing to all of it - it infuriates him. Bewilders. A boy who would rather sell his soul to the devil than return to his reality. Because it's easier.
He wonders what sort of life this boy must've lived. Doesn't care in the same though.]
But thank you. I will get home - no matter what. I refuse to be stuck under that man's thumb until he considers my false debt repaid.
I sympathize that you come from a world that makes you willing to play pretend here. It's truly a difficult decision to contend with.
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Someone doesn't want to go home?
It almost feels like a chance to start over here.
But -- thank you. It's... kind of you to say something like that.
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However, I invite you to think about this - nothing comes without cost. A life in a false reality is not starting over. Being held on a leash by someone with unknown interests is a great risk and often, regret comes too late.
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I don't know.
Sometimes, even if you make a choice that you think is best -- it can hurt others.
But, I promise that I'll remember that. I know that it hurts when you have to live with regrets.
Sorry-- do you... think I could get your name? Is it Akechi?
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I'm glad you'll keep that in mind.
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Thank you -- for your advice. And the book recommendations, too.
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Of course - I hope you enjoy them.
I look forward to speaking with you again soon.