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 Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:31 pm
"Many of my siblings are scattered, and those who have found their way here have adapted nicely. My oldest sister has taken a mate and has six children, whom I believe are old enough to take their own mates. Though I could not tell you their names. I have never met them." He turned on his side to face her, head propped on an elbow, "So we are indeed large, but not often as close as we should be. Or perhaps I am not close to them...I am the one who has made no attempt to get close..."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:42 pm
"You should," Zulimar chided gently. "Family is important."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:46 pm
"Perhaps I shall one day. Though I doubt that they would care to see me. It isn't exactly as if they have missed me."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:49 pm
"Because they never knew you, I'm sure."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:55 pm
"They knew me once, when we were growing up. Perhaps some of the younger ones do not remember well that I am here, but it is better that way. It does make them easier to watch when they forget that I am looking."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:06 pm
"Still, I would think they'd appreciate knowing you. Besides, don't you miss them?"
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:14 pm
"I hold no emotional attachments, Zulimar. I miss nothing or no one."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:16 pm
"Then I'll miss them for you," she decided, mulishly. "I can only imagine how lonely you must be with no attachments."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:21 pm
"It is lonely. But I feel that it is the best choice for one who watches relentlessly the workings of the world."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:24 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:33 pm
"It is impossible to rest when you must record the events for the world for the next life. Do you not have similar responsibility with your gift?"
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:51 pm
"If I do, no one ever told me of it," she shrugged. "It's just a talent I've always possessed."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:01 pm
"I see. Such a free existence then..."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:03 pm
"What exactly do your duties entail?"
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:12 pm
"I watch the world and record the important events. Should I receive instructions to intervene or feel inclined to do so, I do. I am sure when I must return to the creators I will have to answer for my abuse of power, but until then I will continue to use it to keep my task bearable."
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