He's been much more effective at defending himself, more effective at saving people, better at making allies, gathering resources, and not dying than he was when he couldn't let his guard down or rest properly in a safe place.
That kind of constant vigilance wears you down, makes you reactive, loses you opportunities, and worst of all, it makes you predictable and easier to manipulate. Especially because you think it doesn't.
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After the Ledger Talk
So.
Arthur asked for his room to be protected so that the Butcher can't sneak into it without being explicitly invited. For him and for his inmate.
So I asked for the same thing. It doesn't restrict anything or stop you from doing anything but-
I don't want anyone to fuck with you because they're trying to fuck with me. I hope that's okay.
Re: After the Ledger Talk
It feels like you're trying to deprive me of what little fun there is to be had around here, but alright
Re: After the Ledger Talk
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I said what I said about sex and killing, didn't I? This isn't news.
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Oh, is that what you think would happen? I'm insulted.
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It isn't an insult to not want someone to hurt you!
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If someone set up a trap in my cabin and I didn't notice it, I'd deserve whatever came next, frankly. It'd serve me right for getting complacent.
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That's not something you should be punished for.
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For feeling safe anywhere, actually. I think we might have to agree to disagree on this one, darling.
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Why, what?
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It's not bad, necessarily.
Just naïve.
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If you realise that naivety is dangerous and indulge in it anyway? Yes.
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So why should you be punished for it?
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Because it isn't really a punishment. It's a consequence.
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You should be able to feel whatever the fuck you want to feel. And you should definitely be able to feel safe sometimes.
Being on guard all the time isn't good for you. It isn't even good for your safety.
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Do you have any evidence for that?
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I have answers for both, but I want to answer you properly.
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The last part. About safety.
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He's been much more effective at defending himself, more effective at saving people, better at making allies, gathering resources, and not dying than he was when he couldn't let his guard down or rest properly in a safe place.
That kind of constant vigilance wears you down, makes you reactive, loses you opportunities, and worst of all, it makes you predictable and easier to manipulate. Especially because you think it doesn't.
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If all you have are anecdotes, then I could just as easily offer myself as a counter-example.
This is why I suggested we agree to disagree.
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