audience: emma perkins

[cyclists]

Comments

[cyclists]

There was a matter that required my attention.

[vague....]

I could not spare a moment before attending to it.

[foodbin]

... I’m guessing that’s about all you can tell me.

[cyclists]

It is resolved now.

[that's all that she would care to know right]

Think nothing of it, moving forward.

[foodbin]

You’re sure we don’t have to worry about it?

[cyclists]

It is not in my nature to leave issues half-solved.

[so yeah he's got it]

It is not often that I truly get to work here -

And so I must do what I can.

[foodbin]

Then... Thank you, for whatever it was.

But - I was wondering if I could get a task for a few things, too.

[unsaid]

Oh...? What do you desire?

[foodbin]

I was wondering if I could get, um... a lot of sedative.

[unsaid]

... for what purpose?

[foodbin]

...We know how this has to end. I just thought - for anyone who wants it... It at least doesn't have to hurt.

[unsaid]

.... is that so....

[ . . . ]

For each person that you would offer it to -

Simply express how you've been glad to meet them.

[foodbin]

[...]

Okay. And - for me?

[unsaid]

... are you proud of your performance here, Emma?

Would you have done anything differently if you were given the chance?

[foodbin]

...Are you turning this into an opportunity to cheer me up?

[unsaid]

No - it is a sincere question.

[foodbin]

Then... No. I don't think I'm very proud.

[unsaid]

Oh...?

Might I ask why?

[foodbin]

[She shakes her head.]

What have I done that... mattered, in the end? Or made things better?

[unsaid]

Well...

If I might be so bold -

You have been my friend.

[foodbin]

[She pauses, before smiling. It's surprised and tired, but sincere.]

...Thanks. Same goes to you, you know.

[unsaid]

Thank you - it is an honor.

[and then with a smile]

Then perhaps when you are able to believe me that you have done very noble, very kind things worthy of praise during your time here... I will feel comfortable giving you your share of a sedative.

I do not often enjoy watching lives extinguish before one is able to acknowledge their own light.

[foodbin]

... I’m guessing it has to be really believing it, not just saying it, huh? I’m sorry, I just - how?

[unsaid]

Do you not believe you have taken action in service of others?

That you have made a difference to those who are here?

[foodbin]

[After a few moments:]

Even if I have, what has it mattered? The people here I care most about are all going to...

[unsaid]

... even that is not forever, Emma.

[ . . . ]

And even if it was...

Do you believe that all life is meaningless then, if it is all doomed to end in death?