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[loyalbound]

It would seem that in mortal terms, I haven't posted in this forum for a while. Hello.

I would apologise for my absence, but there has been much to do in Heaven. Although order of a sort is returning, many things remain in disarray. That, and attempting to introduce the majority of angels to the concept of free will is... I believe the human expression would be "so slow it may as well be going backwards".

It's frustrating. I don't suppose I could trouble anyone for advice? I'm hardly the best teacher, even with subjects that aren't so innately alien.

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[papshooshing]

DON'T FOLLOW THE SOULS.

[loyalbound]

[ well that was. both to the point and confusing. ]

What?

[harpbeat]

Mm, to be honest, I have never found many in heaven to be willing to listen to much of anything.

[loyalbound]

For many, their willingness to listen isn't the problem. But the subject matter is difficult for them to comprehend.

You're also familiar with a Heaven?

[whysomean]

Iunno. Have you tried those little hand cards?

[loyalbound]

Hand cards?

[reloadfromsave]

What happened in heaven?

[loyalbound]

Lately, not much of note. But the power vacuum caused by Michael's entrapment in Hell coupled with the fallout from the failure of the Apocalypse has been upsetting the status quo. Trying to bring things to some kind of new order isn't easy.

Permavid;

[omnomsgods]

[ She does recognize the username. But, gosh, all that text! @.@ She makes an effort to read it- the first part, anyways- mostly to get her mind off others things (namely, the virus). ] Mm! I haven't seen you in a while, Castiel. Where've you been?

[ Although she doesn't actually count time. Soooo ]

[ also video! ]

[loyalbound]

[ seeing Okuu's username, he switches straight to video. much less headaches for both of them! ]

It has been a while. I've been trying to take care of things in Heaven.

[eldesthatter]

...angels?

[loyalbound]

Yes. Is something surprising?

[childrenoflilim]

Angels don't know about free will?

[loyalbound]

We are aware of it, at least on my own world. However, we weren't created with the capacity to use it in mind. It's still an abnormal concept for the majority of my brethren.

[descry]

You learn to fly by falling.

[loyalbound]

[ ... hm :|9 ]

You're saying they should attempt to exercise some free will themselves and learn through experience?

[godofabs]

I wonder how long is too long for not posting here for mortals.

[loyalbound]

If it's any indication, I have seen people worry when friends have been absent for only a few months of community time.

[hasbottombunk]

Ah...introduce them to new things? New choices? Maybe it'll just click if they get the opportunity.

[Not that he really has any ideas what angels other than Castiel are like, but hey.]

[loyalbound]

Actually, that doesn't sound like a bad idea. Perhaps you're right and they need to experience it in order to understand it... I may have been going about this backwards.

oh hey cas you rang

[ex_apocryphas39]

I tend to think it something that must be experienced, rather than taught. Though it is likely difficult to grasp such a concept when one is unfamiliar with it, to present them with choice and alternative might happen to assist.

oh hey sup

[loyalbound]

[ well, this anon sounds familiar ]

I fear you are right. They can't be expected to learn from anyone's experiences but their own.

[yumadbro]

Advice on teaching, or on free will?

[loyalbound]

Primarily the former. Though, both would be helpful.

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[enma_ai]

They have to be brave enough to do it on their own.

[loyalbound]

Of course; still, I imagine providing some guidance wouldn't hurt.

[howbadcanibe]

Ey Castiel, nice to see you are alive. Wait..you are back in Heaven?

I thought angels weren't allowed to have free will. Good for you.
What changed?

[loyalbound]

For now, yes. I returned shortly after the last post you saw.

There was a power vacuum left after the Apocalypse was averted. A lot of things are changing now.