[Sephiroth]

I agree; they inspire the imaginations of the next generation of readers.


There is a general lack of confidence in the future, in our society. One which I seem to share, unfortunately.

I think you're right, though. I might have described myself as truly cynical, but I'm really not. Really, it's because I still have hope that I can still be disappointed...if that makes sense.


If this general trend is a symptom of some societal malaise, however, then it will take even more than the best efforts of our most brilliant creative minds to lift it.