audio; un: dawnlord

[cartridgerefill]

Ambitions. Aspirations. Determination.

In the face of despair and obstacles, I've watched many fall. To become intimidated, beaten, and broken by their circumstances. Yet, even from the depths of their own personal hell, I have equally witnessed the rise of those who were doubted. My own daughter, for instance, persevered over her limitations. My wonderful, brilliant Prushka was damaged in mind, spirit, and body by the Abyss of my world. Nonetheless, she recovered. Her spirit is most incredible.

In the same vein, I cannot find myself doubting others. I do believe in our own spirits. Our ambitions. Our goals. We are capable of so much.

This is what I adore about humanity, which now extends to other beings and species as I have come to learn of them. Your dreams delight me. They do.

A child's wish to become a princess one day. Another to become a cave diver like myself. Or to see the dawn.

My wish is to support others. Simple, no?

So I wonder: what is your ambition, my fellow Chosen? What do you hope for? What do you aspire to be?

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voice; un:curtaincall (cw: suicidal ideation)

[endcaller]

What do I aspire to be?

Dead, mostly.

[Said with a lilt. Is he joking? No.]

Or a pony.

[cartridgerefill]

Becoming a pony isn't as impossible as you might think, Fandaniel.

[He says it completely seriously. Do you want to become a furry too, buddy?]

Though it begs the question, my friend. Why do you yearn for death so? There is so much fascination I find in life. I truly struggle to understand wanting to die. Though perhaps it is because I have experienced it enough that I cannot relate so easily.

[endcaller]

As have I, if you would know the truth!

One gruesome demise after another for eons. It does grow tiresome after a while. I am just ready for it to end.

[His voice remains level, without any note of sadness to it.]

...As for becoming a pony, I am aware of various methods though the ones I am personally capable of are...mmm...a bit too complicated for my liking. What a shame.

[Chimerically altering himself would be awful but very, very funny he has to admit.]

[cartridgerefill]

Ah, perhaps that is where the disconnect is. You are my elder, so it would seem. Still, nonetheless, I'm grateful that time has allowed us to bond. It's rare to work alongside such a gifted mind. It's my hope you become inspired for awhile longer as you remain in Aldrip for the time being.

If I manage to perform the method I seek for transformative purposes, I will keep you informed. Just in case.

text | un:ryojikun

[luneminary]

I think...my current ambition is to know myself better.

I don't think it's anything grand, or anything concrete, but that is exactly what I need right now. ...I'm not sure what I hope to be at the moment.

It's why I like talking with all sorts of people! By knowing others better, you can see how others perceive you.

<(￣︶￣)>

[cartridgerefill]

I absolutely adore your resolve, Ryoji. Good for you.

I do so agree. By knowing others, you can come to know yourself even better. I would be happy to aid you in your quest.

[luneminary]

(◕‿◕)

We should go hang out some more, Bonedrewd-san! We could go to a cafe sometime!

[cartridgerefill]

I would enjoy that, Ryoji. Are you someone who likes sweet things?

voice: un: tangofoxtrot

[fleetcaptain]

Honestly, I've been lucky enough to do pretty much exactly what I always wanted to do. If not always in the way I expected to do it. Exploring the galaxy, learning about and forging bonds between very different civilizations, helping some of them learn from earth's mistakes.

Now, I guess I want to leave the galaxy and the people I encountered in it a little bit better than I found them.

[ Clock's really ticking on that one. ]

[cartridgerefill]

A respectable aspiration. And to perform it throughout a galaxy is no small feat. The kinds of people you meet, the possibilities out there. It leaves me to wonder what might be out there when I return home, if I could even conceive the ability for planetary travel. Ah, perhaps a project for the future.

For now, I suppose we have what's just in front of us, but I believe those aspirations still guide us forward.

text | @sephiroth

[aonibi]

What I wanted to be is impossible. Now I'm not sure what to do or to be, and I don't know how to decide that.

[cartridgerefill]

Might I ask what it is you wanted to be?

It seems that many young individuals here do struggle to determine what they want out of their goals. You are not alone in that, if nothing else. And there is always time to develop new wishes.

[aonibi]

I'd rather not talk about that, if that's alright. [ .. is he allowed to do that? saying no thank you is still kind of uncomfortable.. ]

That's [ ... ] normal, then?

[cartridgerefill]

Of course. If you decide to change your mind, I'm happy to listen, but I have no interest in badgering you about it.

Quite normal. It's important to know that you don't have to have an answer today, or even tomorrow. It can take time to determine what it is you need for yourself.

text; un: traveler

[startraveler]

Someone who can aid others. I think I'm okay with being just that.

[But his greatest wish is to be finally reunited with his only family.]

[cartridgerefill]

An excellent ambition, I think. In what ways would you aid others?

[startraveler]

I travelled a lot and in each place there was always someone who needed help with something. You could say I became quite well known as a problem-solver.

I'm not planning to change that even here. If someone needs help, they only need to ask.

[cartridgerefill]

I see. I admire such pure notions.

If I were to need your aid, what skills would you be best suited at?

un: lcbdante | text

[followyourstar]

I'm not sure.

There's things I want, but I don't know if those count as aspirations. And they're not exactly ambitious either.

[cartridgerefill]

Even just wanting to eat a good hearty meal is a fine aspiration, for example. They don't need to be incredible goals, simply true to yourself.

What is it you wish for most right this minute?

[followyourstar]

Right now?

To not let anyone I've met here down, I guess. Not sure what that means just yet beyond a lot of trips to the library, but if that's something...

[cartridgerefill]

I believe that's a fine aspiration to have. Is it not in our nature to wish to aid others immediately important to the soul? Friends, family, and so on.

un: plantogetit

[traumaticus]

what i desire is to obtain the light.

[cartridgerefill]

That sounds like it's a bit more specific than simply a light source. What, to you, is "the light"?

he's channeling his inner xehanort

[traumaticus]

light is light. it is what makes people strive towards and gives them hope.

in my world there is such a thing as circle of gold. whoever obtains it receives a pass to paradise and ultimate power. there will be no reason for pain or sadness, only love and adoration from the above and below.