Hunter Kid wrote:

But the point is, is that some of the best writers (not just on this
FFML, but in general) constantly walk the shadow world, spinning the
fables of legend.

We are all blessed with the gift of writing.  We use that gift here.
To use a quote, "Talent is the ultimate Art, whether you use or
squander it is your fate".  It doesn't matter if you're a college
student, an ex-soldier, a company exec, a sailor, whatever, we are all
using our gifts to entertain and bring a smile to each others' faces.
If Hitomi's works, did that, then she did her job.

Heck, this makes for an interesting story all by itself.

"To use the Art of writing, you must be willing to give up a piece of
yourself, to walk in the world of shadows..."

Yes, I myself admit that I actually did give part
of myself to use the Art of writing. Unfortunately,
I now walk in the shadows, only to return to make
small Internet posts. I am not really real anymore.
I am not a space gopher. I am Jeremy T. Walker, and
hope to stay that way, thank you very much.

(actually, during the revenge fic time, I actually
did say to some people that I gave up part of
myself to the darkness, which I commented on later)

NOW WHOEVER PUT ME ON ONE OF THOSE WEIRD 
SOLICITATION MAILING LISTS, *TAKE ME OFF,
DAMMIT!*

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