twice-burnt


adjective
pertaining to a person who, even after being burned by fire, goes back to it because there is something in the fire worth having, worth being burned for.

such a person finds that there is an incredible richness in a life lived with a willingness to risk occasional injury in exchange for something real. plus you get really cool scars, bragging rights, and interesting stories to tell.

noun
a person who fits the above description
hey, you s-ss that hoopy meg? yeah, there’s one froody twice-burnt if i ever saw one.

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