I find myself wondering about humanity. Their attitude towards your gift is so strange. Why do they fear the Sunless Lands? It is as natural to die as it is to be born.
People may not be ready for my gift. But they get it anyway. No matter what the circumstance. At the end, each of us stands alone. The Sunless Lands are far away and the journey is hard. Most of us will be glad for the company of a friend.
It's funny looking back now. I used to think I had to do this all by myself.
But you do.
No. At the end, I'm there with them. I'm holding their hand and they're holding mine. I'm not alone when I'm doing my job. And neither are you. Think about it. The only reason we even exist, you and I, and Desire and Despair, the whole family. We're here to serve them.
It isn't about quests or finding purpose outside our function. Our purpose is our function. We're here for them. Since I figured that out, I realized I need them as much as they need me. I've seen so many cool things and people and worlds. I've learned so much. Lots of people don't have a job they love doing, do they? So, I think I'm really very lucky.
Listen, I've got to head back soon.
You've taught me something I had forgotten. I thank you, my sister.
Aw. That's what family's about, little brother. … One last appointment, then I have to go.
I, too, am late for an appointment.
Tell him I said hello.
Franklin!
I have to go.
Hey. Did you see that? That car came this close to hitting me.
This close, huh?
Yeah.
Come with me, Franklin. I need to show you something. [takes his arm]
Okay.
See ya, Dream. Don't be a stranger, okay?
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