00? ⚘ journal entry

[skyglider]

From: ANONYMOUS
To: Everyone
Subject: Question.

[It's been two weeks, and yet, he cannot stop thinking about it, spinning the word over and over in his mind. His inability to answer, both due to timing and his own speechlessness...

...

It doesn't matter, and yet, it is all-encompassing. And that is why he finds himself awake at approximately 3 in the morning, drumming a pen against the edge of his journal. Finally, an anonymous post appears:]

What is "love"?
How would one recognize it?
Please be as detailed as you like.

[That feels really abrupt, for some reason. Hmm.

...]

Thank you.

[nailed it]

Comments

sender: zelda2

[foremother]

[ she has no way of knowing this is link, honestly, but the fact she couldn't use simply 'zelda' already gives her away. ]

Think about it. How does a bird know it is flying? Know what else? It's awful rude ask questions you already know the answer to.

[skyglider]

[Ignoring the faint squeeze on his heart at the sight of her name... Luckily she's also calling him out, which distracts him from his own existential crisis.]

Rude?
I don't
I wasn't
I was just...seeking other perspectives

Sender: percy jackson

[judoflipped]

baby dont hurt me
no more

[skyglider]

[PERCY...]

I have no intention of hurting you
And...I apologize if I have done so before?

[help him]

Sender: Sephiroth

[sefirot]

A fragile, easily broken emotion, much like hope.

[skyglider]

[... ... ... wow]

As I have heard the kids say, "that's a mood"

Sender: Aerith Gainsborough

[inheritedearth]

It's when someone else's happiness means more to you than your own. There are all kinds of love, but that's the core of it. Family, friends, romantic... it means wanting to put someone else first.

[skyglider]

I see.
It's difficult for me to understand. Putting other people before myself...that has been my duty for a long time.

Sender: Xiao

[whirlwindthrust]

It reminds me of rice wine. Sweet to the tip of the tongue with a slight burn.

Too much of it can be overwhelming. Can overtake the senses.

[skyglider]

[... ... ...

Something about this particular description...]

I...
I think I understand.

[Enough that it hurts.]

Thank you.

sender: venti

[concierto]

[Are you ready for the most extra theatre-kid answer ever?]

"Love" is a word that holds a world within,
A feeling deep, where hearts and souls begin.
It's more than just a fleeting, passing thought,
A force of nature, in which we're caught.

It's like a gentle breeze on a summer's day,
A warmth that never seems to fade away.
A tender touch, a smile that lights the way,
A bond that words alone can never say.

Love's recognition is in actions, true,
In selfless deeds, in all that lovers do.
It's in the laughter, in the tears we share,
In knowing someone truly, being there.

In love, you'll find a refuge from life's storms,
A place where hearts are kept safe and warm.
It's in the moments when two souls align,
A feeling, timeless, like a rare vintage wine.

You'll recognize it in a lover's eyes,
In the way they see you, no disguise.
In sacrifice, in moments of pure grace,
In every smile and every warm embrace.

Love is patient, love is always kind,
In the depths of love, you will surely find,
A feeling so profound, it's hard to miss,
In every hug, every lingering kiss.

It's in the way you stand by one another,
In the tough times, love's true colors smother.
In forgiveness, in the strength to mend,
In love's enduring, lasting, endless blend.

So, "love" is a word that's rich and deep,
A treasure that's worth every vow to keep.
It's in the little things, the grand and small,
In every heartbeat, in the love of all.

[skyglider]

[oh my god venti what is this]

Okay
That's [...........] a lot

[tl;dr]

sender: kazuya

[belheir]

I guess it depends on what kind of love you're talking about.

I'm guessing you mean romantic, though. In my opinion it's when you would do anything to keep someone safe and also want to be near them constantly physically. Probably want to hug and kiss them a lot too. Or maybe just cuddle with them.

Dunno. Maybe someone else's answer might help you better.

[skyglider]

Protecting people has been my duty. My whole life...which makes things more muddled.

[.........]

But-- the rest clears some things up. A little. Thank you.

Sender: Martel Yggdrasill

[untwisted]

Love is many different things, which is why it's so wonderful!

Love lasts forever and no matter what happens or what someone may do. When you love anyone or anything, you know it's important to you and will stand up for it, no matter how right or wrong your actions are. It's risky and can be difficult, and it's not uncommon to get hurt, but you still wouldn't trade it for anything else.

At least, that's been my experience more or less. If I may, why do you ask?

[skyglider]

[Oh, wow. That's a lot. And very effusive -- "wonderful?" Link isn't sure how he feels about that, at the moment.

...that said, one thing sticks out to him.]

You really think it lasts forever?

[That gives him much to think about. As for the question:]

It...came up in recent conversation. With someone.

sender: Flowey

[your_best_friend]

"Love" or "LOVE"? There actually is a difference between the two.

[skyglider]

What's the difference?

anon;

[sleightofhans]

[it's an open door--]

When you can fully take advantage of the other person and they don't even notice.

Oh! I apologize, I suppose my answer applies more to the person that's actually 'loved' here. Do be careful.

[skyglider]

[Sweet Hylia, dude]

What sort of "advantage"?
What would someone get out of that arrangement?

sender: Azula

[itstillhurt]

A pointless lie. As near as I can tell, it's either used to justify self-serving and selfish ends, or to rationalize inherently irrational and delusional emotions.

[Definitely no bitterness here, nosir.]

[skyglider]

[... ... ...]

Who hurt you

Sender: Alastor

[lonelysmiles]

[A 3 AM existential crisis? How delightful!]

[Alastor's response is in his typical red ink so even if he'd tried to be anonymous, it would've been obvious who the responder was.]

That depends on the context of the word. There are many different types of "love" after all.

[skyglider]

[Oh Goddess he's gonna have to tread carefully here, isn't he--]

Not platonic. Are there different "types" like that?

sender: shealtiel

[lemoncandy]

( Reading all these replies very carefully... )

Let me ask you something in return, if I may. Have you gathered enough of a definition of love? If so, do you think it's something that some people can never have?

[skyglider]

[That...is a big question, isn't it. The response is a bit delayed; Link wants to give it a thorough examination.]

No.
From what I understand thus far...it seems less like something you have, and more like something you give.

sender: hiyo

[wwtd]

[ there's something about this that

sort of breaks her heart? (at 3am) as much as it brings into question how she recognizes love and she does not want to unpack that right now!! so, uh, counter question: ]

Anon-san,

Are you asking because you think you love someone but aren't sure? Or are you looking for a perspective that's not your own?

[skyglider]

[oh no that is a good question and he is not entirely convinced he's equipped to answer it--

A few small ink dots appear on the page first. A full minute later,]

Both, perhaps.

Sender: Madoka

[puellamagi]

I've wondered about this, too. But -- I've been told about what it's like... if that helps? Uhm...

[skyglider]

That does sound helpful, actually. If you don't mind sharing.

[queenofminiskirts]

ah, love! the most beautiful emotions of youth!

it's when your heart beats faster around that person! that heart-pounding desire to confess on the school rooftop but fearing rejection! that moment when you're walking side-by-side and your hands keep bumping until you work up the courage to take their hand!

[Spoiler: she's never dated anyone or done any of the above.]

[skyglider]

Confess? [link.exe has encountered an error-- dear goddess why do people ever want to talk about feelings, help]

How would one know?
That they want to say anything.

Sender: Trahearne

[pactmarshal]

A simple question, but one with a complicated answer. You will get as many answers as you will responders, because everyone interprets it differently.

What happened that you feel the need to ask how one might recognize it, anonymous?

[skyglider]

That's okay. I could use the differences in perspective.

[haaaaaah...that's quite a question, Trahearne]

Ah. A confession. With...poor timing.

Sender: Anonymous

[burnttoashes]

[... ah. He knows this feeling quite well, not that he'll ever admit to it out loud with his name attached.]

If you're asking this question, it's safe to say you're already feeling it. One doesn't tend to think about the topic without a reason.

[skyglider]

[wow call him out why don't you!!!]

Ah.
I was afraid of that.