Wan Shi Tong

 Please submit entries here for Wan Shi Tong's monthly advice column!

Your character can choose to submit questions anonymously or with their name, or even with a fake name. Its up to them. Any questions received before the monthly entry, will be answered by Wan Shi Tong. 

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[06/14 - Written note left at the library - Anonymous]
[10/29 - Locked journal message - Madam Fussy Britches]

[Today the residents of Luceti will again wake up to a lengthy video entry of one very large spirit owl.]

Greetings Luceti. Once again it is the end of the month, and it is time for another session of Ask Wan Shi Tong.

I have received two questions this month, and the first is as follows:

Honorable Wan Shi Tong,

Do you believe in the concept of justice? If so, how would you define it?

First of all, I would like to mention that your handwriting is very neat and stylish. Certainly the best I have seen thus far.

Secondly, I would like to recite the actual definition of justice.

[And now he will quote the dictionary.]

Just behavior or treatment. The quality of being fair and reasonable. The administration of the law or authority in maintaining this. The synonyms are fairness, justness, fair play, fair-mindedness, equity, evenhandedness, impartiality, objectivity, neutrality, disinterestedness, honesty, righteousness, morals, morality.

This is what you humans seem to deem as justice, and I suppose I would agree. Though I have found that while many humans like to speak of justice and claim that they are upholding it, it is most often not the case. Those here in Luceti are no different. I have seen many humans talk of fairness and justice, but when it comes down to it, they do not practice such. They are in fact, only interested in a "justice" that benefits themselves. So no, I do not believe in this sense of hypocritical justice.

I prefer neutrality and objectiveness. That way there is no bias. This is the sense of justice that I feel is true to the definition and it is what I believe in.

[He knows those statements are not likely to win him any points with many people, but he could care less.]

Moving on. The final question is this:

Dear Wan Shi Tong,

Is it better to be yourself when your true self would frighten people, or is it better to hide those things for the sake of getting along better with others? I ask because we're all confined in a relatively small region together here in Luceti with a common enemy.

Hm, a most intriguing question. I would assume that you are self-conscious of your true self and are worried about how others would perceive you if you were to show your true self.

I am a spirit, and while I can take many forms, this is what I would consider the form that is most true to my nature. Despite the fact that I am very large and have frightened many people with my appearance, I continue to retain this form. I do not change myself on the opinions and perceptions of others. If you are hiding your own true self, then it is little more than lying. Not only to others, but to yourself as well. If you value the relationships you have with others, then perhaps its time to put them to the test. Those that truly value you will not differ their opinions by knowing what you truly are. If they do, they were not worth your time to begin with. Despite my form, I am still a member of this community. Not any less or more than anyone else. The same would stand for you as well.

[Wan Shi Tong straightens himself up and regards the camera.]

I hope that my answers have helped and given insight. Please continue to send me your questions.

That is all.

[And then the feed ends.]