“I can’t imagine how jarring it must be for you. The technology of this world is only about 60 years outdated for me. For you… my, over a century.”
He starts to move, gesturing for Aldo to follow. They’re at a potluck, they may as well begin eating.
“But you’ll get used to the people eventually. Not that you’ll ever stop seeing something new and strange—but eventually you’ll come to expect the new and very, very strange. ‘Rolling with the punches,’ as they say. God’s Creation has constantly proven itself to be vaster than us on Earth could have ever imagined.”
He walks among the tables, plucking a variety of food. He forks a slice of challah onto his plate.
“Someone should warn you, though. Today is peaceful, as are most days. But this… this island is dangerous. If you’re here, then you know of the curse on it, but I really, truly mean it. This place will rip away your dignity, your privacy, and your safety. You may even die. Then, you’ll have to figure out how to keep living after you’re brought back.”
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He starts to move, gesturing for Aldo to follow. They’re at a potluck, they may as well begin eating.
“But you’ll get used to the people eventually. Not that you’ll ever stop seeing something new and strange—but eventually you’ll come to expect the new and very, very strange. ‘Rolling with the punches,’ as they say. God’s Creation has constantly proven itself to be vaster than us on Earth could have ever imagined.”
He walks among the tables, plucking a variety of food. He forks a slice of challah onto his plate.
“Someone should warn you, though. Today is peaceful, as are most days. But this… this island is dangerous. If you’re here, then you know of the curse on it, but I really, truly mean it. This place will rip away your dignity, your privacy, and your safety. You may even die. Then, you’ll have to figure out how to keep living after you’re brought back.”