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what a strange pair of divine dogs

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"Lemme ask you this, Yanfei. You hold a wealth of experiences. So there's always the good shot to find similarity.."

There's a pause as Caelus seems to organize his thoughts. For this would be no mere simple dive into terminology. The ~price~ would be the raw spirit that's kept into what follows. "Have you ever found yourself in a one vs an army scenario? Literally, metaphorically, the whole focus when it comes to Based lies within this measure." Canting his head, there would be a searing drive set within those golden eyes.

"To be that veritable drop of 'self' within an ocean that intends to claim you. Based would be a rebellion, a force fashioned into a term, to show that someone has taken the position of an immovable rock." Countless instances throughout the history of all Life could attest to this. In truth, it was also a sentiment he carries for the Trailblaze as well.

"To be Based is to be true. To be unfaltering in grounds that could easily conform. Now!" He adds in, holding up a hand as a request. "Let's not get this confused with contrarians here. Those fucks just love the other option just cause it exists. Paper thins, no weight outside of some flustered ego."

"But there's also pitfalls to this. If you were to travel across social channels. Based would simply be said as a measure of simple agreement. A lot of people don't really take the time, nor truly have the experience to carry and express the true meaning of Based. Others simple use it as a hypocritical inversed. They're looking for the likeminded, so that'd be 'Based' in their eyes. That's the false positive."

"So if we're getting to the roots. Based is a brazen form of authenticity, the measure of soul that holds courage amidst billowing storms of doubt. The most you can take for it, is that it's a shining example of someone's character when they're truly putting themselves out there. While I'd love to say it'd have more spirited, uplifting and altruistic means... Based is surprisingly human, for many wouldn't hesitate give that title for people who lord their depravities too."

Which is a goddamn shame to Caelus's eyes. However, he recognizes that lens, perception and perspective are all crucial aspects.

"Like I'd say this. Yanfei, your resolve for keeping true to your diligence is pretty damned Based."

It's undoubtedly her and her heart shining.