Interview in a Dream
Tell me, my dear child ... how shall I call you? What name do you bear? I suppose your parents chose it for you. It is what humans do, isn't it ... Or did someone else pick it for you? Does it hold special meaning?
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That's good. My name? Nymyrriel. We're not here to talk about me, however. Soon enough, we'll have plenty of time to talk about me. No, tell me about yourself. I can't see you very well. Can you describe yourself so I can picture you better? Are you human? Anther race? What does your hair look like? Your eyes? Do you have ... unique characteristics?
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I see. But surely you're more than your looks. Are you ... shy? Outgoing? Do you like people? Or do you prefer being alone? Can people trust you ... wait, can I trust you? I would certainly prefer knowing my ... associate.
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I'm certain we can find common grounds. But surely you're not alone in your life; and there's more to life than just the past. Tell me about your family: your parents, your siblings ...? Are they still alive? Do you still see them? Surely, there are people who matter to you?
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Don't worry, I wish them no harm. I'm simply curious. I don't understand how people live to this date. I hope you've had a happy life. Mostly your childhood. After all, nothing will be the same now. How would you describe your life up to now? Where did you grow up with? With who?
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Good or bad, it's important to remember these memories: They're part of who you are. I suppose that at one point or another, your life changed. Otherwise we would not be here talking. What brought you on this dangerous path? Something exceptional I guess? Nothing bad, I hope?!
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This is the kind of things that make you who you are today. It probably shaped your sense of morality too... How do you perceive the gods? You don't know, perhaps I'm a goddess myself! *laughter* Are you a religious person? You surely have some ideas of what you consider just and important? Unacceptable? Even if this has nothing to do with gods, I'm sure you have opinions on the matter...
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From now until ... I have no idea when ... people will be counting on you. I hope you'll help them. You have no idea what effect your actions will have on other people's lives. What would convince you to help others? To defend this community? To risk your own life? Curiosity? Riches? And if what you find beckons you to leave this community, will you do it?
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Is there anything else you want to tell me about yourself? About what makes you unique? I'm listening. Tell me anything ... with me around, your words will always be heard. I can't wait to see you, you know? We have so much to talk about ...
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