David Homerick wrote:
UkyouKwnji@aol.com wrote:
The Bargain
by Ukyou Kuonji
"Could you do this without making any change to myself, whatsoever?
Because I think I'm pretty content as I am." The devil shrugged.
Sure, why not? But then, what is she asking for?
"Oh, good. What I want, then... is to be made the poorest,
stupidest, most miserable, and most selfish person on earth."
Why would Kasumi wish for this? How is it "selfless?" "I wish I
were poor and miserable and stupid (but I don't want to be any
different)" doesn't even make sense.
Oh, yes it does... because everyone else becomes less poor (more rich),
less miserable (happier), and less stupid (more intelligent) than
Kasumi, since Kasumi can't be changed...
Think about the implications of that.
Anyway, lemme know whatcha think. See ya soon!
Quite clever, the way it was set up, I think.