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Forget what you think you know about scythes. Leave behind your preconceived notions. Your education begins today.

Do not be so arrogant as to think you have a license to glean. The license is mine and mine alone. At the most you have . . . shall we say . . . . a leaner's permits. I will, however, require at least one of you to be present at each of my gleanings. And if I ask you to assist, you will.

We are the law, but that does not mean we live in defiance of it. Our positions demand a level of morality beyond the rule of law. We must for incorruptibility, and must asses our motives on a daily basis.

I will not tolerate any romantic notions between you two of you, so banish the thought from your mind now.

You shall study History, the great philosophers, the sciences. You come to understand the nature of life and what it means to be human before you are permanently charged with taking of life. You will also study all forms of kill craft and become experts.

You shall live as I do. Modestly, and subsisting on the goodwill of others. You will take no more than you need, and waste nothing. People will attempt to buy your friendship. They will lavish things upon you. Accept nothing but the bearest of human necessities.

I will not tolerate childish pastimes or vapid communications with friends. Commitment to his life means leaving behind you old life as fully as possible. When, a year from now, I choose between you, the unchosen one can return to his or her former life easily enough. But for now, consider that life a part of your past. 

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oh crap!

which one of this small paragraphs do you like or makes you think deeply?

Please vote if you like this! 

 "Baby, it's 3:00 a.m.

Had you on my mind
And it's not the first time we've gone through this
Wanting you more and more
I can't help but think of what we could be" ---- ?