III.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

I have so often accused Mulder of allowing hope to cloud his judgment, to blind him to the facts. Who would have thought that I could be so taken in by a simple prank, when all my life I have prided myself on my reason. How easily we are led astray when our heart’s desire seems just within reach.

I will not make that mistake again.

[Filter: Private]

But I will find my way back to you.

Comments

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

It's natural.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Perhaps that's why my reaction is primarily one of shame.

[robotsexual.livejournal.com]

I have to be honest, I didn't think you'd fall for it.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Hope is a very powerful thing, Mr. Mears.

I hope you're pleased with yourself.

[robotsexual.livejournal.com]

We all have our parts to play. Besides I think we've all learned from this experience, what with everyone getting their soul-searching on.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

You're saying you performed a public service?

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

There's certainly nothing you can do about it now. The shame is worthless.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

What have you learned, Mr. Mears?

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

You may be right, but I can at least resolve not to let myself be blinded again.

It's only worthless if I fail to learn from it.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

I wish you luck.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[truthmeasurer.livejournal.com]

Everyone fell for it.

[postits]

Not everyone.

[truthmeasurer.livejournal.com]

Mostly everyone.

[scienceexplains.livejournal.com]

Mostly, yes. But it's still vexing.