I now understand what the humans mean when they talk of a broken heart. It has nothing to do with the physical function of that organ, but with the way it makes them feel. In their moments of suffering, the humans feel their isolation and imperfection; they understand best in those dark times that they are trapped in a world where evil hunts them, and the only things that can truly protect them are themselves. In those times, when the…
It has been done. I have spent all night with Pamela, and her tears have exhausted me. She was strong, of course—she told Rohan exactly why she was ending their relationship, and her composure was such that he did not interrupt her, though he wanted to. He listened to everything that she said, and he was kind and understanding despite his own pain. This, of course, made it more difficult for Pamela to say goodbye. She needed all the support…
It is easy for me to reduce the struggle of these two people into a few words. There is much more that must be kept in mind in regards to any relationship, and this one is certainly no exception. Pamela met last night with a group of friends to talk about her troubles. These women are her closest confidantes—they keep a running conversation via online message, and often they will meet for brunch on Sundays. This, however, was an “emergency…
I apologize for my lie, though you should know that it was unintended: I did plan to post sooner than this. I discovered, however, that my new charges are more complex than I anticipated, and I felt it unkind to attempt to describe them without coming to understand them fully. I admit that I have not done that just yet, but I have made a better try at it in the past few days than a single day might have…
The humans talk sometimes about “easing in” to things. After a time of rest, they are often overwhelmed if they are suddenly inundated with demands and difficult tasks. This is not the way of angels, of course, for whom work is bliss. But I understand the desire to avoid an abrupt transition from rest into challenge. My newest assignment is not only a provisional case, but also involved in a different relationship that has been ongoing for many years. She…
I know that it has been said many times before, in every possible way. I know that every word ever used upon the Earth to speak of beauty has been used, and used again. But I must say it again. The Earth, the King’s stolen masterpiece, is beautiful. The intricacy astonishes me. No place is the same—even time differs across the face of the Earth. In one place, children run barefooted, filling the air with their laughter and tasting the…
I have learned so very much from observing Lubos. It is a privilege to watch an experienced brother at work. My patience was insufficient to make me wait until the proper time. Rather than interfere with Lubos’s work, I went instead to the restaurant where Freya was to meet her new companion. My first impression of him was an ocean of calm. He was reading the menu, aware that Freya was running late, but unconcerned. He knew that she would…
I apologize for my absence the past weeks—I have been kept very busy. While I finally believe that Morgan and Brooke are past the worst of their struggle for acceptance, I have had to remain on call to deal with any crises that might arise at any given time. There was a difficult moment last week when they had their first real argument, but thankfully it has been smoothed over. At the same time, Ramona and Jesse went on their…
I have bad news, and some good, to report today. I will give them in that order, so as to leave you with a note of hope in the difficulty. This is, after all, what I tried to do with Morgan and Brooke. Morgan had a very unhappy morning. She has had no luck finding another job, nor has she heard from her parents since she informed them of her decision. When the mail came, she found a third pain…
Matters continue apace with Morgan and Brooke. With the two of them, all is well. Morgan is settling down into her new role as beloved, taking greater and greater comfort in Brooke’s obvious affection and love. Their former relationship means that their partnership has moved faster than any of the other couples I have seen. They have not been physically intimate, but there is trust between them, and each has great knowledge and fondness for the other. Really, the only…