Threads of Fate

Myriad Reality

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It just seems like a waste to me. If someone’s dead, you can’t change it. No point in sitting around, thinking about it.

@Meta

Mm. Sometimes you can. And a lot of people think that carrying on their memory makes them immortal, in a way.

Myriad Reality

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Composting or burning would be more effective to that end.

@Meta

Yes, but there's often a spiritualist component. There's also much more chance for pageantry with a burial, and there's a specific place to visit for their memory. Many find it distasteful to burn bodies, which leads to traditions such as burials when a species develops its cultures.

Myriad Reality

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*Steps inside, steps in front of an unmarked plot for a few seconds before walking back*
I also don’t understand the point of burying the dead. Seems like a waste of ground to me.

@Meta

Mm. Depending on the species and culture, there are various reasons. The process of decomposition and the attempt to prevent disease are the most common among sapient species.

Myriad Reality

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*On the edge of the small civilization, walks to a chained gate with no lock and opens it, stepping inside*

@Meta

*Stops just outside the gate and waits*

Myriad Reality

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*Shrugs*
Doesn’t matter to me. You can come if you want.
*Starts walking across the middle of the town*

@Meta

Mm.
*Follows you*

Myriad Reality

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I don’t want to waste your time on meaningless trips.

@Meta

I'm not worried about it. I have nothing to do until tomorrow. I can wait here if you want.

Myriad Reality

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Died in the woods recently, attacked by wild animals. I don’t really get the point of going; it won’t change anything. But the more people who like me, even if the why doesn’t make sense, the more history I can discover.

@Meta

Mm. I see. You should go now then, to make sure you don't forget to.

Myriad Reality

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There’s nothing else I have to do today. I promised one of the residents I would visit her son’s grave sometime, but I can do that whenever.

@Meta

Mm. Why is that? What happened?

Myriad Reality

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Think about visiting sometime. It gives you an excuse to get out of the house. Plus, everyone already knows me, so you won’t be a stranger.

@Meta

Mm. I'll think it over. Is there anywhere else you want to go today? Or was this not everything?

Myriad Reality

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Anyway, these are decent people. It’s been a fun project.

@Meta

I'm glad.