But we shall see them again, I think. When the time comes for all of us to pass beyond that veil, before we are reborn into our new bodies, I think that we will see all of those dear to us again. You will see your children and your husband again, Yuanjung. Of this I am sure."
I knew Miao believes in reincarnation; I wonder if it has occurred to her that may not be the fate of gods, for all some of us are good at rebirth. But she means to comfort me, and so I smile at her.
"Tezcatlipoca told me that she had been destroyed. I hope...I hope that this has not been true. But after speaking to her, I came away with the idea that she believes she cannot live without him...and what can we do, in that case?"
"Tezcatlipoca was in love with despair," I say dismissively, and that is a literal truth, thinking of the tower. "He does not believe in salvation. And he is dead now, so in his case perhaps he was right, but I have a brighter look on the world than him. And as for Wanda... There is nothing we can do, except hope she will see that life offers better things for her than It. She knows you are here if she changes her mind, and you have your own people to care for. Concentrate on them, and on yourself."
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Date: 2011-08-15 03:20 pm (UTC)I knew Miao believes in reincarnation; I wonder if it has occurred to her that may not be the fate of gods, for all some of us are good at rebirth. But she means to comfort me, and so I smile at her.
"Tezcatlipoca told me that she had been destroyed. I hope...I hope that this has not been true. But after speaking to her, I came away with the idea that she believes she cannot live without him...and what can we do, in that case?"
"Tezcatlipoca was in love with despair," I say dismissively, and that is a literal truth, thinking of the tower. "He does not believe in salvation. And he is dead now, so in his case perhaps he was right, but I have a brighter look on the world than him. And as for Wanda... There is nothing we can do, except hope she will see that life offers better things for her than It. She knows you are here if she changes her mind, and you have your own people to care for. Concentrate on them, and on yourself."