#c!discduo

much like how survival is a core element of c!dream, i think prosperity is a core element of c!tommy and everyone who arrives to the smp in connection to him.

beyond just food, water, shelter, and community, the newcomers all strive for something greater than that. tommy was always pursuing some great new "business" venture or "project", always dedicating himself to some lofty concept or one of his idols.

of course, c!wilbur sought a nation. you could argue c!tubbo sought abundance, through his farms and resource gathering and faith in l'manberg. c!schlatt sought power, c!quackity sought legacy, c!technoblade sought justice, the list goes on.

eventually, the tables turn with exile and c!dream centers his actions and decisions around control after watching how the newcomers spur nothing but conflict amongst themselves (i.e., the election and everything that followed).

conversely, c!tommy is forced to give up on the notion of prosperity and instead has to prioritize survival.

in the wake of the revival book's looming presence and increasing disruptions in the balance of life and death, the question then becomes: what does it mean to live? is survival enough? is prosperity worth its tolls?

“If it wasnt for tubbo, i-i dont think id be alive, i didnt end it after everything, because i still had tubbo, i dont anymore, i dont think he'd want me back after all this and who could-”

Dream interrupted Tommy, standing behind him, “thank” “tf” Tommy says, face still wet with tears.