fifth.

[eaglet]

[This is written in intentionally disguised handwriting. In other words it's anonymous.]

I have a question regarding a personal matter and would ask for advice. If your [there are a bunch of scribbles here, obfuscating a word] teacher brings you to a place where there are women who are expected to behave in a certain way, is this normal?

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[onlyanapple]

...Ah. Just for fun, then?

[eaglet]

For "bonding." [Apparently...]

[onlyanapple]

Sounds like a damn good bonding experience to me.

[eaglet]

It was extremely awkward.

[onlyanapple]

You'll get better at it.

[eaglet]

You make it sound as though I do not have a choice.

[onlyanapple]

Well, you can always say 'no', I suppose. If you want to be boring.

[eaglet]

That is somewhat judgemental.

[onlyanapple]

Yes, I do tend to be judgemental at times. You got me.

[eaglet]

[The sound of a pen tapping on paper... he's not really sure what to make of that response.]

Why?

[onlyanapple]

I've lived for a long time and feel I've earned the right.

[eaglet]

If you have lived for a long time, then you should know that a person's freedom is the most important thing. This includes the freedom to make decisions as they wish.

[onlyanapple]

Oh of course, freedom's an important thing. But people will always judge the choices you make. Just the way the world works.

[eaglet]

It should not be.

[onlyanapple]

Question is, do you think you're the one to change it?

[eaglet]

Perhaps so. But if I am not, I am confident those that come after me will succeed.

[onlyanapple]

Humanity is good at that.

[eaglet]

Those who are determined enough, yes.

[onlyanapple]

Ahh yes, that's the deciding factor, isn't it? Determination.

[eaglet]

Yes. Not all are up for the task. But there are enough to make a difference in the world.

[onlyanapple]

There most certainly are. I've seen them do it before.

[eaglet]

Then I think one day people will not judge others for their own choices.

[onlyanapple]

I admire your optimism.

[eaglet]

Someone must look to the future, after all.

[onlyanapple]

That's what I hear. [He doesn't trust the Powers That Be to suddenly STOP the future being a thing]