Opera III, Act One: Scene Six

[musicalcorpse]

I've noticed so many of you are fond of philosophizing and distributing anecdotes. I'll likely regret this open forum...

What does one do when they have lost their faith? What if it is for the second time? If possible share the garish, intricate strings of optimism. Such cheer exists or it does not. I've come to accept that it does not. Not truly.

Comments

[mizrahigirl]

Try and go on anyways.

...May I listen to you play?

[musicalcorpse]

Even though it has already failed? That's not a solution, mademoiselle. That would be denial.

If you wish.

[mizrahigirl]

But isn't faith something you want to believe even if it fails?

I would like to, please.

[musicalcorpse]

It would seem that we don't share the same rudimentary meaning for the word.

As you like.

[princess_crow]

I would enjoy that, Mister Erik. There's nothing to forgive. Hmpf. I understand.

[musicalcorpse]

I thank you.

Was that a swan that you had as company yesterday?

[princess_crow]

Axios? Yes, he claimed to be my soul. I'm relieved it wasn't a raven.

[musicalcorpse]

I don't believe it would be a swan if animals were capable of taking the shape of souls.

[wickedplaywrite]

Find another religion. Invent your own, perhaps.

Has it not been said that God is dead?

[musicalcorpse]

I've stopped believing in that man long ago. That would have been the first significant loss of faith.

[wickedplaywrite]

Hmm.. Then what was the second?

[musicalcorpse]

Love, monsieur. I wasn't aware that it had become such a focal point until it was removed and the entire balance was thrown into chaos.

[whofelltoearth]

You can't lose your faith, not really.

Only become offended that your faith has betrayed your expectations.

[musicalcorpse]

I assure you. My faith is lost. She is lost to me.

[haunting_aria]

Faith? ...What?

[musicalcorpse]

Mostly what one to puts belief into, mademoiselle.

[haunting_aria]

Oh..I guess I don't have any.

[musicalcorpse]

And how does that make you feel?