Thanks man! That was some awesome feedback from someone who I consider to be a pretty awesome artist and person in general.

Indeed, and I also see this story as a similar metaphor! It reminds me oddly enough of a Naruto episode that I really vibed with where Naruto had to fight a shadow version of himself that was like.. Equally as strong as him or stronger and knew all his moves in advance and.. Eventually.. The way he ended up winning was "hugging" and loving his shadow self.

To me this story was very similar, and also akin to a quote from one of my favorite books Ender's game where he mentions something to the effect that when he destroys his enemies he is loving them, and that you have to sort of get inside the mind of your opponent and love them like you love yourself so that you can see what their motivations really are. And when you see that, it should hopefully give you the answer in how to win the battle.

So this story definitely played off those ideas a bit.. That you have to sort of, love you dark side in order to defeat it.

I think this plays off in regards to our spiritual battle with the corrupt elite in the world.. You have to sorta get in their mind and shoes and think what they think without becoming a "monster" yourself so to speak.

And.. In this story I perhaps failed a lil bit cause I wasn't a perfect peaceful Ghandi type, but I still believe in self defense. I think that's important in this world.. I often say.. I'm not a pacifist, I'll pass a fist if necessary. And hopefully always for the right reason either in the defense of myself or others.

Hey thanks for the nice words about my writing, I feel similar about yours! I think that's one reason I vibe with you a lot cause when I read your words I almost feel like I'm reading myself sometimes.. So thank you, though I think you're an awesome writer too. :)

Glad to hear you're looking forward to the next one! Now I am even more so as well! :D I already have an idea for how it might start.. Anyways.. Hope all is well bud!