XI

[adamantlyardent]

There really was no guarantee that world-altering madness would cease upon the departure of the fate sisters, was there? In fact, perhaps leaving a seat of power open like that can entice other high powers and potent forces to come and see what they can do.

Despite that, it doesn't mean I'm going to ever grow fond of, let alone become used to being battered around by these things. Forces, circumstances, fates, fey...whatever you wish to categorize them as -- I'll just bucket them all in "Things with Greater Influence in the World(s) at Large than Most Mortals." Perhaps that label will satisfy most were I to use it? Not all, naturally.

In any case, who shall begin the mass-accounting of things amiss or askew THIS time around? In a neat list for easy perusal, I'd prefer.

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[looking_sharp]

Perhaps you just continue wandering the worlds when you are older.

[adamantlyardent]

If it weren't for the fact that I have letters from this woman from the last time such nonsense occurred, I'd think you were playing some kind of nonsensical prank on me.
I'm not entirely certain how I'm supposed to feel about this. Were it you, what would you think?

[looking_sharp]

Were it me, I would hope I could do so good with my life as she did. She sheltered me when I needed it, even though I represented a problem for her.

[adamantlyardent]

Maybe she should be the one to stay here, not me.

[looking_sharp]

No. I don’t think she should. Because you’re the one who gets that strength. You’re the one that can be that. Or be something else if you want.

You can be what you want.

[adamantlyardent]

Are you who you want to be?

[looking_sharp]

I'm not certain.

[adamantlyardent]

Would you feel more certain if people kept telling you they know a you of some other tomorrow?

[looking_sharp]

It would depend on how much I trust them. But I do see your point.

[adamantlyardent]

I'm glad. So please -- do not consider I am being flippant simply to be difficult, but rather I am being constantly given all these accounts of someone greater than me, who is something I am apparently likely to BE, but without knowing how that comes about or whether I even WANT that causes lots of anxiety.
I simply don't know what to do with all these things.