one (new testament)

[sixthsinner]

Hey there, friends. I’ve been told it’s been quite a while. Cleaning off all that goo isn’t any more fun the third time around, but I think I’ve got the hang of it.

[The journal page singes slightly in a couple of spots, as though someone’s just shaken burning ashes off the end of their cigarette. Because someone has.]

I took a walk around to see if much has changed. It’s a little disappointing. The name was Chapel, but you can call me Wolfwood if you want. Nicholas D. Wolfwood. I’m just a humble priest who God has sent back to this land of Eden to tend the flock. That or I had some pretty bad hooch last night. But hey, who am I to question the Lord’s plan?

Oh yeah, one more thing. If anyone’s still got my gun, I’d like it back. I don’t have much money right now, but I don’t expect it for free--fair’s fair. But I’m sure we can make an agreement. Let’s say five free confessions to cover the maintenance while I was gone.

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[pompous_today.livejournal.com]

[A long pause as Simon stares at the journal and considers replying; Chapel had been pretty distant with him after Geranium vanished, but still...]

He works in mysterious ways, indeed.

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

[He recognizes that writing. They weren't friends, but...hell. It has been a year, or so he's been told.]

Nice to see you're doing all right, doc. Still fighting the good fight?

[pompous_today.livejournal.com]

Always. It's often not easy, but I keep going.

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

The Lord blesses those who help others. Or so I've heard.

[spandexisyouth]

Chapel! Or Wolfwood! Hello again! I am Gai, but I was Youth, and you may call me either.

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

Good to read you, pal. Still training?

[spandexisyouth]

Of course I am, daily! There is no point in stopping.

How are you?

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

A little behind, seems like! I've heard of time flying, but I think it skipped me completely.

[spandexisyouth]

It has moved quite a lot since you were here last! I have missed a few days myself, but it is nothing like you missed!

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

All the way around the suns, from what I've heard. Maybe I needed a nap.

[spandexisyouth]

All the way... Do you mean a year? Has it been that long?

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

It felt more like a day. But then, I don't actually remember ever leaving.

[spandexisyouth]

I do not think anyone does. They leave and then they are back sometimes. It is good when they come back.

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

Can't say this would have been my first choice, but it might be better than the alternative.

[spandexisyouth]

It may be! And your friends get to see you again, and you get to see them! And others get a chance to get to know you!

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

You sure do look on the bright side. That's a talent.

[spandexisyouth]

It makes life much better. I could not live looking on the down side.

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

You'd be surprised what a man can live with.

[spandexisyouth]

There is a difference in living and existing.

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

Looks pretty much the same to me.

[spandexisyouth]

Existing requires the bare minimum. Breathing, eating, sleeping. Life is when you embrace existance and do things with it!

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

Maybe you should start preaching instead of me.

[spandexisyouth]

I am just saying things about life. They are not profound or preaching or anything. I do not think I am that clever.

[sixthsinner.livejournal.com]

And that, my friend, is why you'd be good at it.

[spandexisyouth]

I do not understand why. But I will thank you for the compliment.