144 visions of the future // "I must be late; I just missed the train to the afterlife."
It's been one year, three months, two weeks, and three days since I arrived here quite intentionally. I suppose that's shorter than some have been here but longer than many, and I've yet to leave even once. I don't keep it a secret that I am deceased, but while the fact that my life is over doesn't bother me at all, there are some aspects of being dead that do.
Somewhere in Xanadu there is still a cherry tree which is perpetually in bloom. I first saw it soon after arriving in the City, and at the time I didn't know much about it besides the fact that it was the second oldest living entity I had met. It immediately struck me as symbolic of the City, and even knowing what I know now I still think that - albeit in a much less idealistic sort of way. Death does not constitute so much a departure or ending as it does a change of plans.
That in mind, I've often wondered what other late citizens think of their position. As much as I miss home, to hear people speak of going back or having some sort of purpose they must fulfill as though their desires are universal, I feel rather isolated from them. It's one more way in which I cannot relate to most other people here, and I was wondering if others felt similarly. Do any of the dead share the desire to go back? Do you feel like you have unfinished business, or are you more interested in moving forward to whatever lies beyond here?
[ filtered to friends ]
As anyone who knows Yuuko is likely already aware, we're having a 100 ghost stories ceremony at our house next Friday. There aren't many people who know me and aren't at least as well acquainted with her, but in the off-chance there is someone and that they don't have plans that evening and don't mind the short notice, I'd love it if you came.
I'm specifically thinking of you, Dr. Brennan; your presence would definitely be welcome and appreciated. I only request that you leave any excess logic at the door, as ghost stories tend to be less scary when science is applied to them.
[ooc: friends filter is pretty loose; if you are interested enough to bother asking, you're probably on it. ♥ EDIT: I suck. Date of ceremony corrected, sorry for any confusion. Also, I'll be in and out all day, so replies will be slow/sporadic o/]
Somewhere in Xanadu there is still a cherry tree which is perpetually in bloom. I first saw it soon after arriving in the City, and at the time I didn't know much about it besides the fact that it was the second oldest living entity I had met. It immediately struck me as symbolic of the City, and even knowing what I know now I still think that - albeit in a much less idealistic sort of way. Death does not constitute so much a departure or ending as it does a change of plans.
That in mind, I've often wondered what other late citizens think of their position. As much as I miss home, to hear people speak of going back or having some sort of purpose they must fulfill as though their desires are universal, I feel rather isolated from them. It's one more way in which I cannot relate to most other people here, and I was wondering if others felt similarly. Do any of the dead share the desire to go back? Do you feel like you have unfinished business, or are you more interested in moving forward to whatever lies beyond here?
[ filtered to friends ]
As anyone who knows Yuuko is likely already aware, we're having a 100 ghost stories ceremony at our house next Friday. There aren't many people who know me and aren't at least as well acquainted with her, but in the off-chance there is someone and that they don't have plans that evening and don't mind the short notice, I'd love it if you came.
I'm specifically thinking of you, Dr. Brennan; your presence would definitely be welcome and appreciated. I only request that you leave any excess logic at the door, as ghost stories tend to be less scary when science is applied to them.
[ooc: friends filter is pretty loose; if you are interested enough to bother asking, you're probably on it. ♥ EDIT: I suck. Date of ceremony corrected, sorry for any confusion. Also, I'll be in and out all day, so replies will be slow/sporadic o/]