A Rat Kissed Me Just For My Beer

It licked it off my lips and scurried away, maybe peeing on me a little also, just like that. I was thankful. A human would never display his egocentricity this openly. Even the most evil of people will try to save face just after he strips you of everything "Sorry, I really needed it" or "It's for a bigger cause". In this the petty thief and the mighty dictator are joined, for power has a huge social component. Power is worthless if you are hated, though fear seems to work as an adequate replacement. One mustn't forget that, like ourselves, everyone is playing their little game, there is no prize at the end but some are more keen to try to win. As such, excuses can be ignored, don't listen to them, the truth is far simpler - they wanted more, they took it from you. Likewise the offers: they had too much so they gave you some, maybe some day you can give something back, or at least feel bad if you don't. And don't be pure yourself, give your excuses as well, the hate you'll receive if you don't will hurt you more in the long run than such a symbolic gesture.