capeandcowl | twenty-two. voice.

[There's the soft sound of a heater in the background, a pleasant, continuous hum. Katurian's voice is clear but decidedly subdued, a contrast to his typically frantic nature.]

Aristotle once said that most of humankind is swayed by fear rather than reverence, that they refrain from evil not because it's the right thing to do but because they're afraid of punishment. It gets me thinking about religion more than anything.

[Pause. The faint sound of nails tracing wood. Tapping.]

After all, religion builds monsters to keep people in line. Fantastical beings. Or-- not so fantastical. But of course, I never needed them. I never payed attention to all the monsters that people cowered over in groups behind pews. The monsters described on clear blue pamphlets.

I'm a writer. I make my own monsters.

[Pause. Then, softer:]

There are, of course, quite a few people who don't refrain in the first place. I suppose that's what Aristotle meant. Most humankind.

[More tapping. Drumming.]

I suppose-- [Pause.] Well. I suppose that's it for today.

[Click.]

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I am Thor, son of Odin. I would have your name that I might thank you.

Thor, son of Odin.

[A high-pitched laugh.]

Why are you thanking me?

Once, I might have heard truth in your words. I was mistaken, as you are. I must needs be reminded of that mistake.

Which mistake?

I believed the hearts of men to be ruled by fear.

Edited 2011-12-12 05:03 (UTC)

That that's the mistake I made? Not-- not talking about religion shaping monsters when you are clearly--

[letting that thought... trail off...]

--That was it?

Aye. Religion does as men will.

Yes. Yes it does. And so what was it that convinced you-- that convinced you that fear isn't the strongest motivator? What was that?

Edited 2011-12-13 03:59 (UTC)

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