Reflections on Touching the Veil

[cafedeinfierno]

I wish to thank everyone who expressed their concern to me after the incident of last week. Luckily Fortune spared us her sadistic fury and Madame Fey and her neighbors were unharmed. It was a close shave, though-- and it just goes to show you, there's nothing like a brush with death to make a man realize how insignificant he really is. I would say

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[inthephonebook]

I'm glad to here you're doing alright. After all, who else would provide us with such a range of coffee?

I'd like to say when you've seen death enough times it stops being scary, but it keeps finding new and interesting ways to surprise me. Although I have to admit, its when death seems like the less frightening option that I get really scared.

Take care of yourself, and if you need anything, feel free to call your friendly neighborhood wizard...well one of us anyway. Guess I have to get used to the competition.

[cafedeinfierno]

Ha...! Death doesn't frighten those who've met it face to face.

Thanks for the concern, amigo, though don't worry about me.

[inthephonebook]

I don't know about that, I've moved past facing Death and reached the level of inviting him over for coffee once a month, and the bastard still has ways of scaring me. I guess it's just a matter of what you're scared to leave behind.

Can't help it, I'm a worrier. Drives Murphy nuts.

[cafedeinfierno]

Heh. What you're scared to leave behind. Well, when you put it like that...

[coloringlife]

You have a kitten? They're really cute but I don't think they actually smile. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about if yours isn't.

[cafedeinfierno]

... Well, I do have a kitten of sorts, Lapizita. I...

I thought I made that part... nevermind.

Anyway. Mine should be smiling... if I can help it.

[coloringlife]

Maybe...maybe you should give it a bowl of milk!

[cafedeinfierno]

... Ha...! I'm afraid we'll need a pretty big bowl to make up for...

Heh. Maybe I'll try it.

[meteor_impact]

Heh... If that made you feel insignifigant, just wait till you actually die.

[cafedeinfierno]

Been there, done that. Try again though, you're bound to intimidate me eventually.

[meteor_impact]

Is that right? Then apparently you got a free pass straight to reincarnation. Better keep your record clean, or you'll be meeting me again.

[cafedeinfierno]

Ha...! That was you? You were a lot taller if I remember it right...

[dark_adonis_plz]

You had a brush with the beast? My condolences, sir, and I would hope your laughter takes on a more cheerful tone in days to come.

[cafedeinfierno]

Ha...! I brushed her all right. My face nearly brushed a car she threw at me! Thanks for the concern though.

[dark_adonis_plz]

A car, you say? Then you are quite lucky to be alive indeed. Do you require any more assistance at all?

[cafedeinfierno]

Thanks but no, amigo... got everything sorted out and I feel right as my ordinary climate of rain. I'll be sure to let you know though.

And you're welcome to stop by for coffee, of course.

[crazylikefawkes]

To laugh in the face of fear and despair is no small thing, and it is no small thing to admit that is one's only option---to admit to anything of the nature is an act of integrity.

...In addition, it's appropriate. All the world's a stage, it's said, and all the rest is vaudeville.

[cafedeinfierno]

Too true, amigo, and no matter what, the show must go on.

[crazylikefawkes]

Truth, again.

'But the backdrops peel and the sets give way;
The cast gets eaten by the play;
There's a murderer at the matinee;
There are dead men in the aisles.
Uncertain if the show is through,
the patrons, and the actors, too,
with sidelong looks await their cue---'

The scene and act endure the while.

[cafedeinfierno]

Ha...!

The bitter tides of fate are unyielding. The weak are swept away, while the strong fight to swallow them. And then there's those who go with the flow until they find a good ledge to sneak out from. I have a feeling you're one of those types.