“…and he died at my own hands.” Not exactly true. He died by her actions, for true, but she didn’t actively kill him (indeed, if he were lost track of his environment at that time, he wouldn’t have died).
Well.. I see your point. From a strictly literal stance.But Mercy knows that in her heart, she planned for this outcome and did so willingly. She’s taking responsibility for her intentions and their outcome. Yo know how sometimes we try to let ourselves off the hook, and other times we insist on punishing ourselves, fairly or not? Well, Mercy’s in the latter space right here.
“…and he died at my own hands.” Not exactly true. He died by her actions, for true, but she didn’t actively kill him (indeed, if he were lost track of his environment at that time, he wouldn’t have died).
Well.. I see your point. From a strictly literal stance.But Mercy knows that in her heart, she planned for this outcome and did so willingly. She’s taking responsibility for her intentions and their outcome. Yo know how sometimes we try to let ourselves off the hook, and other times we insist on punishing ourselves, fairly or not? Well, Mercy’s in the latter space right here.