Quote by Mercedes Lackey

These are my friends, my family. It would be hell on earth to spend the rest of my life leading them into situations where some of them are going to get killed... but it would be worse watching someone well-meaning but incompetent or untrained double those deaths.

These are my friends, my family. It would be hell on earth t

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the bond they share with their friends and family, referring to them as their support system. They express their hesitation to lead them into dangerous situations as it would cause immense suffering. Moreover, the speaker recognizes the importance of competence and training in such situations, implying that during moments of peril, it would be far worse to witness well-meaning individuals unknowingly causing more harm or endangering the lives of others.

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Life Death Family Rest

By Mercedes Lackey

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