Afterlife Blues

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

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[As Lawfer is heading back to his room one day after idly spending an afternoon doing nothing in particular, he stops dead in his tracks right in the middle of the 3rd floor hallway.  The shout is probably loud enough to be heard by anyone in their rooms.]

I'm... dead?!

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I have a theory to propose about the truth behind this place.  It is the world of spirits.  We are each of us deceased, awaiting the judgment of Hel.  ...Tell me why I am wrong.

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[hystaria.livejournal.com]

Goodness, you again.

[Having just been on his way out nearby, Saleh hears the shout loud and clear. He nonchalantly closes the door behind him, flips his bangs to the side, and greets Lawfer as casually as the last time.]

Now that everyone on this floor must have heard you, is there something you needed?

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

I believe a few moments of silence is appropriate in the presence of the deceased, Sir Saleh.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

[Lawfer gets approximately five seconds of silence.]

. . . Is that to your satisfaction?

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[naltorian.livejournal.com]

I doubt your hypothesis.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

Yes. I had requested as such. Why?

[naltorian.livejournal.com]

If this is a heavenly plain, then why is it that I can still feel pain?

[garforswords.livejournal.com]

You think this is purgatory or something similar, then? Let's see...

Why take our memories instead of letting us reflect on the sinfulness or virtue of our lives? Why be so comparably hospitable? Why assign us busy work? Why the disappearing carnival?

I'll let you work through those problems with your theory on your own. However, I must say: I'm sorry for your loss.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

In the scheme of things, I believe those questions unimportant. What the gods deign to do with mortal souls... what explanation can I give for the halls of Valhalla in which the Einherjar dine at Odin's table, or the fields of Folkhangr in which those peaceful souls find respite? What, then, can I say for a world where souls are stripped of their memories?

But your condolences are accepted. Thank you.

[garforswords.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's just that I'm not the religious type, but I'd rather ask questions than settle for random guesses about a mystery.

[futureoriented.livejournal.com]

That's not a bad guess.

... I don't like the idea of it being true. But it shouldn't be completely dismissed.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

As a relevant note, it appears, at least, that I am a spirit.

[action] I'm late but I feel morally obligated to respond to thishis

[totallynotaspaz.livejournal.com]

You're...you're dead? So then...are you like a zombie, or...what?

You're not late at all!

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

Insofar as a 'zombie' refers to a reanimated corpse... Perhaps that is the case.

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[dadreaper.livejournal.com]

Can't say why, but I've got a feeling we're not dead.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

A mere feeling? That is not much ground on which to stand.

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[gandere]

You're wrong because I don't believe that.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

I do not believe in devices capable of transmitting voices across long distances; however, I cede that I may be incorrect given my present activity.

[thekoistiger.livejournal.com]

That's... creative?

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

I did not seek to be lauded for my imagination, but thank you. Have you no thoughts on the matter?

[stinglikeabat.livejournal.com]

...Well. I certainly don't feel dead.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

Nor did I, until I remembered otherwise.

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Although... I still do not feel dead. What ought death feel like?

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[atomic-overkill.livejournal.com]

[HER REGAIN: space swearing. Someone got the short end of the stick.]

Oh zizz off. If this is about that insect thing I wouldn't go as far as calling that hell. [Missed the upper case H and the single l.]

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

...You have a poor opinion of my constitution if you think that creature was enough to break my spirits.

[manjuumagic.livejournal.com]

Really? Does that make Mokona an angel~?

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

...What is an angel?