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 Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:34 pm
She listened thoughtfully for a moment before pondering what he had said. Finally, she focused on one point and did what she did best. She questioned him. "Why must we accept our station in life? Why can we not strive for more if that is what we desire?"
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:40 pm
"We can raise our station if we do good works in what we are given, though it is all on the whim of the gods."
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:44 pm
"And you are content with placing your future in the hands of immortal gods?"
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:48 pm
"There is little else for me to do. I am their servant. I was made to be their servant."
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:56 pm
"And you've never been anything else? You are a brother, yes? Does that also fall into the category of 'their servant?'"
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:59 pm
"Family is important, though the gods demand much from us. It is hard to find a balance between the two at times."
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:00 pm
"I can imagine. You never wish the gods hadn't chosen to give you so much responsibility?"
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:08 pm
"Often. My life is quite lonely. I am afraid I will not know what to do when you no longer wish to visit with me. I have become accustomed to another's presence."
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:18 pm
"I do not believe there will come a day when I don't wish to visit with you, Candramus. At least not for a very long time. I've decided to be your friend, remember? I do not take such a thing lightly."
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:21 pm
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:26 pm
"For now," she smiled slightly, both amused and pleased by the question.
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:34 pm
"I see..." He pulled his hoof back closer to his body.
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:38 pm
"You might find someone you wish to be closer to, yes? I would like to think that we could maintain a friendship as you expand your world..."
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:39 pm
"I do not wish for my world to expand much larger."
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:43 pm
"Why not? Think of all the things you are missing!"
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