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[QT_Melon]

Not something I entirely agree with, but still a bit of a point of discussion.

I don't think we can really say that Hermes 'obviously had depression', our only real evidence is that he's introspective and thinks about darker stuff than usual (frankly I'm more inclined to give that armchair diagnosis to Emet-Selch). But... honestly, if it were true, yeah, Amaurot would be a god-awful place at understanding that. It's a very conformist society, and for all its supposed wisdom, also a very ignorant one. Completely willing to stick their heads in the sand rather than consider a fault with their society or an alternative viewpoint. They'd suck REAL BAD at mental health issues!

About depression

Thinking about "darker stuff than usual" is not depression itself. It's how you cope as well. There is also a difference between grieving which comes in stages that you may wish to join others in death due to loss. It's just part of the grief process, however Hermes/Fandaniel/Amon has terrible coping mechanisms. Much of what could have been resolved in talking more to people about possible loss and seeking out company with peers - was more alienation..and seemed moreso in his first life. His life as Amon also had that self destructive behavior as well