Faux-pas

At times, it is easier to see people as characters in a novel. Yes, me too.
Double down hypotheses, 
then development can prove to be rich.
In the past, I'd be touching up the bullseye on my forehead.   
Let osmosis take care of it? Must mix with the masses now,  I suppose. 
No more hurting people.    
Lie!
Reject the ultimatum; homey don't play that.  
Safe now.  
No external validation,  please.   
Hallucinating my reality this evening. Please,  please  
Analyze me, and don't worry about 
      sparing me dignity.  
Oh, speaking of this, , sorry 'bout the country's faux-pas.    It's not JUST embarrassing anymore.    Please!
No more hurting people!
Ah, so this is pain...!  
       What is happening...?

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