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[mybadhabit]

Posted: 30 Mar 2016
From: Hermes

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I know that adjusting to a new name is a serious undertaking for most people, but the common use of an individual's god name does not seem to be wide spread. Admittedly, my sample size is still relatively small, but most of the other gods I have met thus far have introduced themselves with their mortal names first, and then given their god name second. Is this because many have not yet adjusted to the new name, or are we not supposed to use our god names?

I'm making the adjustment myself, and I think it would be easier if I was a little more informed about what my relationship with my god name is meant to be. I, personally, am perfectly comfortable with dropping my old title in favor of Hermes, but if it's something meant for followers only, I can adjust my expectations accordingly.

Comments

[mybadhabit]

Would you prefer grim reaper? It conjures a bit of a different image than the one I've been lead to believe is associated with my nature. I feel my duties are more akin to a bodyguard, ensuring that certain souls arrive where they're meant to go.

I am no stranger to responsibility. There was no flaw in my performance in life, I will not allow my standards to slip now. I fully intend to maintain a perfect record.

[sweetdeath]

I know what it means. That used to be my job.

Isn't it more important to make sure you help people than worry about your performance record, though?

[mybadhabit]

I fail to see how the two concepts are separate. Maintaining a perfect level of success ensures that I have maximized the amount of people served. It shows that I am reliable, and that I can be depended on in any emergency.

[sweetdeath]

Yeah, but sometimes what they actually need might not be the same thing as what you got asked for. Or it takes longer to do. Or --

You get it, right? Hitting the performance marks isn't the important thing, it's helping people.

[mybadhabit]

I'm sorry, mind reading isn't one of my abilities. I cannot provide assistance for needs that I am not aware of.

[sweetdeath]

... So, you take the time to find out.

[At least he seems like he cares. He's just... kind of weird?]

[mybadhabit]

Why? It is not the nature of the gods to be actively involved in their followers' personal lives. Not even my pantheon bothers with it outside of petty situations and sexual intent. I will not hold my followers' hands; if they truly need something, they must ask for it, and they must be willing to put in the effort to earn it.

[sweetdeath]

Yeah, well, I guess that's how you're going to do it, huh?

It's not my style.

[mybadhabit]

No one has ever helped me without expecting anything in return. I don't see the big deal of simply expecting them to try.

I never said you had to do it my way. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[sweetdeath]

No, I know! I just think it's kind of important. If you're gonna be helping them anyway.