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[spectates]

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Chosen of Expiation, tell me about yourself. What is your purpose? What do you wish to return to? How do you define "justice"? How do you seek "rehabilitation?"

I wish to Learn.

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[spectates]

If the indicator is circumstance, then would it not follow that putting criminals in a place where they have a chance to make a fresh start, a place where they are not treated as criminals, should have an effect?

[invinciblemikey]

not if you keep torturing us. what does that even accomplish?

[spectates]

Torture?
Please explain.

[invinciblemikey]

let's put it that way. what did you wish to accomplish with that tower?

[spectates]

The tower was designed to test the Chosen based on their unique skills, experiences, and shortcomings.

[invinciblemikey]

for what purpose?

what do you think you accomplish with the sentencing

[spectates]

To measure growth.

Sentencing provides insight into whether a subject has, so to speak, "learnt their lesson," i.e. whether they will commit their given crime again.

[invinciblemikey]

punishing without support breeds worsening.

[spectates]

Please clarify: in what ways do you require more support?

[invinciblemikey]

i don't require shit i don't even know why you pulled me back into this place you know that's bullshit right

i'm just telling you if you punish someone and force them to repent they aren't going to that, it's gotta come from them

[spectates]

Incorrect. 'Bullshit,' OR, 'the shit of a bull,' is a colloquial term used to describe something that is deceptive, untrue, or 'nonsense.'

Those brought to Expiation are able to stay as long as they would like in order to reflect upon their crimes and seek self-growth. No one is "forced" to "repent." They must come to it naturally, and are occasionally tested on their current status by way of "sentencing."

[invinciblemikey]

youre insufferable

no one is growing from this, maybe growing tired and mad.