Challenge #04272-K254: Unreachable Goal

Why do you keep walking? You had every chance to take the plunge. You chose the path of self-annihilation.

“I’m sorry… I am no longer worthy to join you… ever since I met them, I can’t stop, I’ve still yet to finish writing their ending.” -- Anon Guest

There is such a thing as chasing a dream far too hard. Trying one's life away for a single goal despite every failure and roadblock set in one's way. Despite the Universe seemingly insisting that one should stop, surrender, or settle.

I just can't give up.

Once upon a time, an Elf put hir hand to the heart of a god, and swore a heartfelt oath. Once upon a time... that same Elf saved a village, and a small child therein from disease. I was that kid. I put my hand on that Elf's hand and made my own heartfelt oath: "I'm going to be just like you when I grow up."

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