Vial 006 (voice post

[sins_of_father]

From everything I've been told, when you die, you do not return to reside among the living without interference. Death is supposed to be a gateway to either Heaven or Hell, depending on what you believe and the actions taken during your lifetime. This is what I was taught, however, do the words of those dying ring more true than their previous

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[kan_chyan]

You are mistaken, this place is simply unique in how it handles it, no one is used to this situation.

[sins_of_father]

This city does seem to be rather unique in many ways.

[kan_chyan]

As could be said of anywhere unfamiliar.

[sins_of_father]

Very true.

[witchoftheweek]

The afterlife appears to be different in different worlds and realities.

[sins_of_father]

What would be the customs of your world then, Miss, if you don't mind me asking?

[witchoftheweek]

It resembles Asain conceptions of the afterlife. A soul must cross the Sanzu River-the closest Western equivlent would be the Styx-to enter the afterlife proper, where it is then judged by a yama, the judge of the dead. The soul is then sent to hell, heaven, the Netherworld where it lives as a ghost, or reincarnated. Heaven though is only for souls that have obtained enlightment. At least, it is supposed to be.

[sins_of_father]

Thank you for sharing that information, Miss.

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[tainted_loyalty]

[Hi there, Cain's daddy issues. How are you doing today? :| How about some tea to make it better? I made it in a soup pot with green water but it tastes good okay, I promise.]

...my lord? Would you like something to eat with your tea? Though I'm afraid we mostly have canned vegetables.

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[sins_of_father]

[ Sarcasm senses tingling ]
..Not really, Riff.

[commentlog]

[tainted_loyalty]

[He will not sigh. But he... kind of wants to. We know you don't like the food, Cain, but please don't die 8( Have a butler setting down some tea by you.]

I see. I shall try to find something to season the food better with, my lord, once it's light out again.

[...]

Is there anything else I can get you? [and that includes 'do you need to talk...?']

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[sins_of_father]

I doubt the seasoning will make a difference.

[ Cain sighs quietly, half turning to look at him

....A residence that doesn't make me feel like I'm living in a box? How do people even ...

[angelic_lawyer]

Another lie? So, you believe the living to consistently lie?

[sins_of_father]

In my experience, words are nothing but a tool to gain an end. I wouldn't say everyone lies to that end but the vast majority, yes.

[angelic_lawyer]

Of course words are nothing but a tool. For what else would they be used for?

[sins_of_father]

I apologize for not being clear enough. I was more specifically wondering if the words of a man who spent his life acting one way, would be more truthful as he dies even if they go against every word and action during his lifetime.

I am not speaking of the sort of common lies people tell every day to get by.

[in_texas]

What are you talking about?

[sins_of_father]

If this is too complex a matter for you to understand, I offer my apologies.