May the tides of life keep you moving forward. Currents and rivers rarely change direction, so why should you?
With enough dedication, you'll be strong enough to weather stones and level the tallest mountains. In the end, there may be nothing left, but better that than leaving too early to see the sublime beauty of the end of the world, right?
And when the day finally comes, I will meet you at the end of time.
But it won't be right now;
The ocean has given you another chance to thrive. It has declared that you live for another day, so Live.
Notes on gift themes:
Greek Underworld:
- Styx
- Lethe
- Acheron
- Phlegethon
- Cocytus
Other popular media:
- Boiling Seas
Real world:
- Mariana Trench
- Bermuda Triangle
- Ma no Umi
- Atlantis
- Twilight Zone of the ocean
- Bioluminescence
The sea is the same as I've left it. My boat is... not. There's a meal left there. I could've sworn I needed more fuel.
The books are now in order, by author and publishing date. At some point I guess I slacked. Or the people around me had slacked. I should maintain this order.
What reason did he have to do this for me? I want to say that people need a reason to be kind in this world, but would it really be that harmful if I just... believed?
Just this once?
Well... the last time I did that, things didn't go the way I had hoped. Maybe it's about time that I learn.
But does being burnt once mean that I shouldn't go near a flame ever again? Not at all. It's necessary for self-preservation. It's necessary for life. Just because the sun is a deadly laser doesn't mean I can't enjoy its light.