savetheearth | Entry #A-4: "Ante" [February 21, Text]

Though the police and the Blood Keys obviously represent a threat to many numbered individuals, I have a question about organized religion, and what pulses might mean when framed within certain philosophical contexts. No matter how natural it might feel, if there really is another being nudging its way into an existing consciousness, changing a person's aptitudes, physical attributes and even their personality... there have to be at least a few churches that would consider that demonic possession, right? Has anyone tried to reconcile what's happening with influential religious practices, and do we have any resources for assisting anyone who might wind up the subject of an attempted exorcism? Those still happen today, they can be extremely dangerous, and I'm concerned about the possibility of frightened numbered people seeking out such assistance, or being subjected to it by their families and communities. Thinking you're crazy is one thing, but sincerely believing that the devil is wielding you as an instrument is another entirely. Probably not something that the FAQ page can successfully assuage, for the most tenaciously convinced.

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I know that but a lot of people dont even want you to question or think about things much its pretty annoying

i dont think im possessed or evil personally

and no but i should probably look into that huh?

It's simpler. People who ask too many questions pose a threat to any institution. Questions, at their core, represent doubt, don't they? Doubt is the enemy of faith. I don't think you're possessed or evil, either. No more than I am, for what it's worth. But yes, please do look into the locations of safety houses.

Its sad when im the one whos willing to use my brain more than all these adults and i LIKE taking the easy out

the problem is theyll put out a missing persons report pretty quickly so the safe house has to be someone they cant figure out im even acquainted with

It's a big city. It's virtually impossible to be acquainted with everyone.

[He's a little bit sad about this, because while L is far from a social butterfly, he takes great pleasure in at least knowing about people.]

I've dealt with missing persons reports in the past, and if enough people work together it's possible to foil them and keep those individuals under the radar. I've come to believe strongly in that spirit of cooperation.

If youre sure about that then ill keep it in mind but ill hope they dont go crazy and try to get me exorcised in the first place. haha.

If such a thing happens, do you think you're prepared to use your abilities to defend yourself?

I dont think im going to want to hurt them but if i figure out how to use them to run away sure.

OK, good. As difficult as it might be (and I'm not saying this is something you'll definitely ever need to face, mind you), you have to be prepared to put yourself first.

Theyre a pain in the ass but my parents would have to go pretty far for me to actually hurt them. and i dont think my siblings would ever be that bad.

It's very likely that, should they discover your ability, they would do everything they could to protect you, rather than attempt anything dangerous or unsavory. It's not my intent to frighten people or make them paranoid, just to encourage caution and preparedness.

I hope so i really hope so.