Alice couldn't help but massage her temples.
All of this talk about fate… and with her being no doubt connected.
The fact that Yvael was technically still alive but speaking from beyond time…
Then there's the possibilities that Monika talked about.
The path to heaven, earth and hell.
The ending verse.
Alice didn't say it but she could feel it.
Everything converging towards one point.
The End.
"Quite a lot to think about isn't it?" Monika smiled, finishing her tea.
"Just a tad. Is this what you have to deal with all the time? Knowledge approaching the end." Alice glanced down.
"Must be disheartening."
Monika froze.
She wanted to smile like usual. To curve the corner of her lips up as practiced before. To joke and wave it off.
But she was unable to.
Her finger traced the rim of her tea cup.
"Depends on my mood. You see, my existence is unique in its conception. I'm sure you've already linked me to Yvael to some extent, right?"
Alice nodded.
