Tobias Leshoc

This now bring us to the second situation where a reaper, at times, has to deal with the dying. The dying usually consists of the terminally ill, or the suffering. Let’s say the person from the car accident survived, but their life is now slowing draining. No hospital is going to help them live. It is now the reapers job to finish them off with their weapon and bring them in for judgment. Now this does tend to be seen from public eyes, and can be quite creepy, but it must be done.

Dying occurrences in situations of being sick or soon to have some sort of flat line, are some of the worst situations for an unstable grim reaper. This is where the code of not being emotionally attached to creatures comes in to play. A person who knows they are dying or that their loved one is soon to die will face the Five Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. They know a grim reaper is to appear soon, and this can be highly devastating for both parties. Because that person is soon to die, it is difficult for a reaper to know when to show up. They are there for the timely death, but my show up during one of the difficult stages of grief. The goal is to arrive hoping they’ve reached acceptance. Any other stage will make the task incredibly complicated. More often than not however, they will reap the soul before it reaches acceptance, time is of the essence after all. When this happens, instead of handing the unstable soul a Custodian is called in to finish the job, so that they can move on to the next job.

Give no reason to be feared, for we are brethrens of the eternal slumbers. Never act with emotion, and remember that time is our Father. A dull mind is a dull blade, but acceptance shall receive the sharpest edge. United in strife, together for peace.

Meaning of the Code:

It’s never been an easy job to be a grim reaper. The code was created to guide the lives of new and growing Akuji's. The job can corrupt and break many, but the strong words can always pull them through. Therefore, other reapers are taught to remember them permanently.

Give no reason to be feared, for we are brethrens of the eternal slumbers.

The main objective is to rid fear of reapers. They are not evil, and never intended to be. But thanks to the fear of death and the unknown, the path which was paved that has tarnished the Akuji's good name. They have spent many years trying to erase it and start anew. Reapers are there to guide those who sleep the sleep of the dead. They help them choose a new path in the afterlife. They act as brothers and sisters.

Never act with emotion, and remember that time is our Father.

It is not uncommon for a reaper to become emotionally connected with another human or creature. This is especially true for the ones that still have lingering ties to humanity. However, bonding can compromise a reaper’s actions of taking their target’s last breath, or seeing them die in general. It is not restricted for reapers to bond or hold an emotional connection, but they must know that when the time comes to work, they must act with their minds and not their hearts.

Time is our Father. All reapers must understand this. No matter the situation, time is always in control. They are never to kill too soon or too late and they shall not collect a soul too soon or too late. Laziness and eagerness are prohibited and continuing to act in such a manner will be handled with consequences.

A dull mind is a dull blade, but acceptance shall receive the sharpest edge.

Intelligence is a valued thing among grim reapers. If you are not smart, you are not a reaper. If you are foolish with your choices, why wield a weapon in the name of a Grim Reaper? Reapers are taught to be as perfect as possible. Though neither living, nor undead soul can achieve perfection, grim reapers are known to be the closest candidates. This motive is strict because death and “the dying” is a serious matter and responsibility. It’s like a domino that will affect everything and everyone. Reapers are NEVER to make a mistake. Mistakes with any death, no matter how small, can create the biggest of catastrophes, situations, and consequences. Certain questions must be answered before taking a life:

Is it their time to die?” “Will the world remain a natural place without them?” “Was it worth it?

The dying” are not always willing to go. In fact, some are bold enough to fight a grim reaper before losing their life at the hands of the blade. All reapers carry some form of a blade. Even if it’s a gun, it has to shoot something sharp. Dull weapons result in a painful, merciless, and inhumane death. If a reaper wishes to have a better name then all weapons must be kept sharp. Those who reach the final stage of grief, which is acceptance, will pass on with a less painful experience. Any exceptions will receive a battle where that reaper will demonstrate their skills in violent confrontation.

United in strife, together for peace.

This last rule is a reminder to not forget where they came from. Part of this is so that the reapers will be merciful towards a vengeful spirit, as they too were well on their way to becoming just like the things that they hunt. They are united by one common goal, peace. Whether it be peace for themselves or others, it matters not. Peace, is the end goal.

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