“Life is a Sisyphean task. You put out one fire, and another one starts. It’s easier to accept it burns.” I couldn’t think past his touch, but I tried. “And when there’s no place untouched by the fire?” “You live in a world consumed by fire, but at least it’s the truth. You’re not lured to sleep with a false blanket of security, telling yourself you exist in a part untouched by the flames.” “That’s a horrible way to live.” “Newsflash, Little Tiger, it’s life. There’s death, and betrayal, and revenge, and guilt everywhere you turn. It’s healthier to live it, breathe it, and participate in it
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