Knowing it’s real means you gotta make a decision. One, keep denying it. Or two, do something about it.
jessica jones // jessica jones s1
“Survival Mantra: this is a prayer, koan, or just plain reassuring phrase that gives the speaker peace or confidence, or at least forestalls a panic attack in a dangerous situation.”
“But what was most important was the relationship between her and Jessica and how these two women who in some ways are sisters, in terms of their friendship, could be that different and yet on the same token, believe in the same kinds of things and that question of what is it to be a hero and the responsibilities that you have when you have abilities is something that brings them together and also continually pushes them apart.” -Jeph Loeb (x)
You know why I live alone? //
My greatest weakness? Occasionally, I give a damn.
They say everyone’s born a hero. But if you let it, life will push you over the line until you’re the villain. Problem is, you don’t always know that you’ve crossed that line.
¾ of the defenders
But my question is, if there really is a man with the abilities you’ve described; someone who could make anyone, anywhere, do whatever he wanted them to do… Seems to me that insulting him would be wildly dangerous. Or, let’s just say it, stupid in the extreme. Everyone has feelings, even, um, how did you put it? Sadistic, corrosive men.
Jess, wait! You’ll lose. I’ve seen how powerful he is now. A couple words and you’re his weapon.
I’ve known that for some time. You, however, a little slow on the uptake.