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[a_sin_for_him]

[Lust's expression is thoughtful when she flicks on her 'gear, the device propped on a coffee table in what looks like a living room. She's settled on her couch, a stack of books visible next to her.]

Indulge my curiosity...

Does anyone else come from a world where the predominant entertainment is radio? Much as I enjoy television and films, I miss a good radio drama. There's something to be said for allowing the imagination to fill in the pictures.

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[shatterings]

I... mm. Yes. Of course. Only a story...

[a_sin_for_him]

There was one about a train powered by dreams, too. And a man who sold his voice to win a bet.

I'm sure they were happy with each other, in the end. What other choice did they have?

[shatterings]

A train powered by dreams... that doesn't sound so bad.

[ Pause, and she looks down. Still dwelling on the story. ]

But... if he didn't want to be there in the first place, could he... ever be truly happy?

[a_sin_for_him]

If he's not a fool.

We rarely get what we want, when we do it's nothing short of a miracle. For the most part, we all simply have to learn to be happy with what we're given.

[shatterings]

I... I suppose you're right. I wonder....

[ She trails off, thinking to herself. The story'll be on her mind for a while--and it's certainly troubled her, quite a bit. ]