Mari/Introduction

"If the first casualty of war is innocence, then perhaps with each bullet fired, bomb detonated, leader overthrown, wall built, economy destroyed, and family member killed, we are not creating goodwill and harmony, but rather another child who believes violence is the only means to bring about change in the world." -- Michael Franti

Mari is one of those children.

"We're already the walking dead. If there's anything that makes us different from the real dead, it's only this. Living and dying isn't the real issue. If you cling to being alive, you become frightened and your eyes get clouded. If you don't have that desire to begin with, you can fight on, right to the end of the world." -- Revy, Black Lagoon

Can I clear my conscience, If I'm different from the rest, Do I have to run and hide? I never said that I want this, This burden came to me, And it's made it's home inside...

If I told you what I was, Would you turn your back on me? And if I seem dangerous, Would you be scared? I get the feeling just because, Everything I touch isn't dark enough... If this problem lies in me...

- Imagine Dragons, "Monster"