A simple but important discourse between Bandi (left) and Eren (right).

Eren's question is valid and valuable. Bandi's answer, though succinct, is not meant to be rude or dismissive.

It's a question that's drawn significantly more internal conversation than the eighteen words shown in this picture. It's taken several years, heaps of trial and error, some great conversations with some great friends, and a lot of alone time thinking very hard about the topic to arrive at the conclusion which fits me as an individual.

Other people will come to other conclusions about themselves. Those conclusions have validities tied to each person's identity. I offer this to the conversation as my experience and my story.