[3-A Tempus]

If I could've told my younger self one thing; it would be to stay home and tend to the dead like my ancestors before them. To not grow attached to the curiosity of the world.


But, perhaps it would've been too late anyway. Dedication to serve others has always been our family nature; and that's how I perhaps…ended up with them. Stranger story tellers, who became friends. And from friends into a family I'd die for. Had I known the truth? I would have seeked death more readily. Obedient I was…to the stage I dedicated my life to.


And to death; who I bargained with and took from endlessly. If someone had told me the reaper comes to collect in strange ways? I'd have laughed them off. Told them “He can't collect from what has been done.” But he can. Oh, that terrible man most certainly can

Mero…

I wish you could see my son. How he’s grown to become…

Something far more than I could ever have been. He shined…

And keeps shining. Just like you’d be proud of. He keeps up,

We burned a city down; for the conclusion of your story.

Indulgence

You were a pain in my ass; yet you were always truly my friend

How I wish we could’ve done more…talked more…

Created more stories together. But alas…

Your tale came to an unsatisfying end.

Olivia
You were as colorful as you were insane. And that? I cherished it dearly.
A mad woman; but enjoyable to the bitter end. A shame…
The stage was never quite the same without you.

Cinderella

Princess..or should I say queen at this rate?

You always wondered why I was so polite, One must respect the hierarchy after all.

We created, we destroyed. And your role on the stage?

Was blazing. An inspiration for me to do better…

Better than I am now.

Jegnal

What a strange man you are. To walk with a damaged heart.

Yet you thrived; you continue to do so like a roach. And for that?

I’m…thankful. Even if you’ve long since left the stage; Because of that?

I can always complain to you about the old days of when the stage was full.

Marionette

My only daughter; borne from my rib.

Crafted into a purpose, and yet you lived life to the fullest.

Never have I been prouder than you in my life. 

If only I could’ve shared one last talk with you…

Samuel
My love, my friend, the one who broke the mold.
You who made me shed the fear of human contact.
You who made me strive to do better. To make the stage better…
And yet your time was up too soon. Till death do us part we said…
And death took you too. Far too soon for my liking...

Leaving me alone upon the stage.

I can’t take it…O’ death. Why? Why must you?

Why must you not welcome me with open arms?

Why…can’t I join my family and others in death…

Why must I stay on this stage alone…

I don’t want this spotlight anymore.

I don’t want this stage anymore.