The Dragon Chronicles Book 1, Ch.9: Responsibility

Responsibility. It's a word that carries a lot of weight to it. It's a word that some people cant bear the burden of. It's often a word that really doesn't like to make its way into a lot of people's vocabulary. Why is that? What is it about the word that scares people so much? Responsibility's sister is the word accountability. That's the word MOST people hate. Everyone runs from that. No one likes to stand up to be accountable for actions caused, intentions created, and tons of other bullshit that's avoided because of that word.

This installment isn't about accountability. It's about responsibility. What happens when those that you feel responsible for don't want you there anymore? What happens when those who come to you about things that they feel you can help with or know reject what you tell them? Do you leave them alone and let them sort it out on their own? Do you gracefully bow to let them do what they want and be there to pick them up if they fail? Do you still continue to still be there regardless of what?

Tons of questions, I know, none of which I have the answers to. I honestly don't know what to do in situations like that. I'm confused about a lot of things right now so all I can do is resort back to how I normally deal with things, on my own, while still being responsible for those that were put in my charge by my Master and those He has me watch over. I can say that it's hard to be there for others and no one is there to help you when you need it. It can be looked at as selfish, but I don't see it like that. I see it as I love these people and when I do love someone, I'll do whatever it takes to protect them, which includes giving my life if I have to. It's the way of the warrior and that's what it demands.

I'll end it right here by just saying this. Responsibility. Know it and accept it. But I give this dire warning...Don't try to accept a responsibility that was never given to you and you decided to take it upon yourself. It only ends terribly in the long run and there's a lot of bitterness and anger left in the aftermath...