Eternal
“I told you I don’t want any visitors and I’m not dealing with anything today, I’m resting!” you tell David as you wince from the aches all over your body.
“I know, but under the circumstances, I thought you might make an exception for this person. It’s Jennifer Mol, my Emperor.”
“Really? Well what does she want?” you ask.
“I think she heard what happened and just wants to see you.”
Despite your pain, you suppose you can spare the time for Jennifer.
“Alright send her in.”
You take a seat and mumble about the sharp pain in your back when Jennifer enters your room. She notices your discomfort immediately and walks briskly towards you.
“Are you okay?” she asks.
“Not really, but there’s nothing you can do. Don’t worry about it. Good to see you.”
“I had to come to see if you were as wounded as I had heard. I also heard that you had a great battle with a sea monster?”
“Well, I did have a battle with a sea monster and I also managed to paralyze myself in the process, fortunately magic has its advantages.” You say.
“Paralyze?!”
“Yes, but as I said magic has its benefits. Look, its all been taken care of. I’ll just have to put up with a few more aches and pains now, but I’m alive and still functional and that’s the important thing.”
“I suppose so. I’m guessing you succeeded against those fish people then?”
“Well there haven’t been any more sightings, so I certainly hope that’s the case. I regret to inform you that Delerg no longer exists in any form though, its nothing but water now. I remember you once expressed a desire to explore the islands at one time.” You say.
“Oh yes, I did. I sort of gave up on that idea though when I realized it wasn’t possible. Sometimes you just realize those sorts of things you know?”
Jennifer says that like she’s talking about something more than just Delerg. Like your former relationship.
“Heh, but then of course in your case I suppose everything is possible for you.” Jennifer adds.
“Not getting severely injured seems to still elude me as well as getting old…bah I don’t want to dwell on this shit anymore. Tell me about what you’ve been up to.”
“Oh! Well nothing important, I mean certainly nothing as exciting as protecting the Empire from external threats.” Jennifer remarks.
“Doesn’t matter. It’s important to me, I’m genuinely interested.” You say.
This comment garners a smile from Jennifer who begins to tell you what has been going on in her life. The big thing she mentions is the book she’s working on. She hasn’t thought of a title for it yet, but it’s going to be all about the old Empire or at least from what she’s pieced together from what she’s found and from what you’ve told her.
While she’s explaining the process, you notice a male name keeps popping up when she discusses having another person helping her put it together. You can’t help but wonder…
“So your partner, is this the one?” you ask.
“One?”
“Your new boyfriend of course. I might not be an expert on these matters, but I do notice a bit of extra excitement when you speak his name and how much he’s supported and helped in putting together the book.”
Jennifer doesn’t know how to react; you reassure her that she’s done nothing wrong.
“Jennifer, what we had ended amicably and years ago, I certainly didn’t expect you to continue your life alone. I’m certainly not uncomfortable or going to be angry about it.”
“Okay.” Jennifer says as if a weight has lifted off of her.
“So anyone I know? Tell me about him.” you ask.
Jennifer says, that he isn’t anyone you would know. He’s a historian that started working at the museum about a year ago, but that they got along almost immediately. She says that they are already talking about getting married and maybe starting a family. You are a little surprised by that news, but not displeased. You’re glad she found someone that’s probably a little more “stable.”
Still, when she explains all this, you can sense almost an apologetic tone at times. Like she feels in some way that she’s betrayed you even though logic dictates otherwise and you’ve even said as much.
“Well that sounds very good, I’m glad life is working out for you and you’re doing well. And if you need more information for your book you’re free to ask me at anytime…well assuming I’m not fighting any more sea monsters or whatever else the world decides to throw at me.”
“Ha ha, If I need more information I will certainly ask you. Well…I guess I better leave you to your rest. I know you’ve got an Empire to run and you need all your strength for that.”
Jennifer starts to leave, but turns around.
“I just want to say I will always be a loyal citizen to you and the Empire. I have always believed in you and appreciate how you ascended this nation to greatness. Maybe people tell you these things all the time, but I want to reinforce the fact that I respect and appreciate the sacrifices you make to protect us all.”
You certainly weren’t expecting all that.
“Well I thank you very much Jennifer. I never doubted your loyalty for a second, you didn’t need to tell me.” You reply.
Jennifer smiles again, but her eyes look slightly watery like she’s going to cry.
“I…know. I just wanted to say it to you.” She remarks and then nods silently and walks out of your room, leaving you alone.
You get out of the chair you were sitting in slowly and make your way to the bed ignoring all the pains the whole time. When you finally get horizontal you actually feel a little relief.
“Ah…better.” You say as the pain in your back lessens. “She’ll get over those lingering feelings eventually. Everything fades in time.”
You say that, knowing that isn’t necessarily true when you begin thinking about Alison as you drift off to sleep.
“I know, but under the circumstances, I thought you might make an exception for this person. It’s Jennifer Mol, my Emperor.”
“Really? Well what does she want?” you ask.
“I think she heard what happened and just wants to see you.”
Despite your pain, you suppose you can spare the time for Jennifer.
“Alright send her in.”
You take a seat and mumble about the sharp pain in your back when Jennifer enters your room. She notices your discomfort immediately and walks briskly towards you.
“Are you okay?” she asks.
“Not really, but there’s nothing you can do. Don’t worry about it. Good to see you.”
“I had to come to see if you were as wounded as I had heard. I also heard that you had a great battle with a sea monster?”
“Well, I did have a battle with a sea monster and I also managed to paralyze myself in the process, fortunately magic has its advantages.” You say.
“Paralyze?!”
“Yes, but as I said magic has its benefits. Look, its all been taken care of. I’ll just have to put up with a few more aches and pains now, but I’m alive and still functional and that’s the important thing.”
“I suppose so. I’m guessing you succeeded against those fish people then?”
“Well there haven’t been any more sightings, so I certainly hope that’s the case. I regret to inform you that Delerg no longer exists in any form though, its nothing but water now. I remember you once expressed a desire to explore the islands at one time.” You say.
“Oh yes, I did. I sort of gave up on that idea though when I realized it wasn’t possible. Sometimes you just realize those sorts of things you know?”
Jennifer says that like she’s talking about something more than just Delerg. Like your former relationship.
“Heh, but then of course in your case I suppose everything is possible for you.” Jennifer adds.
“Not getting severely injured seems to still elude me as well as getting old…bah I don’t want to dwell on this shit anymore. Tell me about what you’ve been up to.”
“Oh! Well nothing important, I mean certainly nothing as exciting as protecting the Empire from external threats.” Jennifer remarks.
“Doesn’t matter. It’s important to me, I’m genuinely interested.” You say.
This comment garners a smile from Jennifer who begins to tell you what has been going on in her life. The big thing she mentions is the book she’s working on. She hasn’t thought of a title for it yet, but it’s going to be all about the old Empire or at least from what she’s pieced together from what she’s found and from what you’ve told her.
While she’s explaining the process, you notice a male name keeps popping up when she discusses having another person helping her put it together. You can’t help but wonder…
“So your partner, is this the one?” you ask.
“One?”
“Your new boyfriend of course. I might not be an expert on these matters, but I do notice a bit of extra excitement when you speak his name and how much he’s supported and helped in putting together the book.”
Jennifer doesn’t know how to react; you reassure her that she’s done nothing wrong.
“Jennifer, what we had ended amicably and years ago, I certainly didn’t expect you to continue your life alone. I’m certainly not uncomfortable or going to be angry about it.”
“Okay.” Jennifer says as if a weight has lifted off of her.
“So anyone I know? Tell me about him.” you ask.
Jennifer says, that he isn’t anyone you would know. He’s a historian that started working at the museum about a year ago, but that they got along almost immediately. She says that they are already talking about getting married and maybe starting a family. You are a little surprised by that news, but not displeased. You’re glad she found someone that’s probably a little more “stable.”
Still, when she explains all this, you can sense almost an apologetic tone at times. Like she feels in some way that she’s betrayed you even though logic dictates otherwise and you’ve even said as much.
“Well that sounds very good, I’m glad life is working out for you and you’re doing well. And if you need more information for your book you’re free to ask me at anytime…well assuming I’m not fighting any more sea monsters or whatever else the world decides to throw at me.”
“Ha ha, If I need more information I will certainly ask you. Well…I guess I better leave you to your rest. I know you’ve got an Empire to run and you need all your strength for that.”
Jennifer starts to leave, but turns around.
“I just want to say I will always be a loyal citizen to you and the Empire. I have always believed in you and appreciate how you ascended this nation to greatness. Maybe people tell you these things all the time, but I want to reinforce the fact that I respect and appreciate the sacrifices you make to protect us all.”
You certainly weren’t expecting all that.
“Well I thank you very much Jennifer. I never doubted your loyalty for a second, you didn’t need to tell me.” You reply.
Jennifer smiles again, but her eyes look slightly watery like she’s going to cry.
“I…know. I just wanted to say it to you.” She remarks and then nods silently and walks out of your room, leaving you alone.
You get out of the chair you were sitting in slowly and make your way to the bed ignoring all the pains the whole time. When you finally get horizontal you actually feel a little relief.
“Ah…better.” You say as the pain in your back lessens. “She’ll get over those lingering feelings eventually. Everything fades in time.”
You say that, knowing that isn’t necessarily true when you begin thinking about Alison as you drift off to sleep.