First and foremost, I must admit a to grievous instance of negligence on my part. I have often times repetitiously stated my adherence to not only objectivity, but to a strict account of record-keeping. I have not been the most truthful; and important occurrence has not only slipped my mind (If that was the only problem, I need not to have mentioned it.) but I cannot find this event in my records.( This unpleasant discovery disturbed me so that I did not attend class. I spent the day retracing my steps and recording it instead.)
Oddly enough, it was my daily visit to Dib Membrane's room at Mercy Central that reminded me of my error.
This was the peculiar case of Kit McLayne, a former student at the Skool. I, (along with her scant family), attended the services following her death in an accidental house fire. It was wintertime, perhaps a year ago.
(How could I forget such an event? Even then, when I wasn't recording for the people, I was at least writing for history.)
I reflect upon this, and remember why my visit to Mercy reminded me.
The day following the service, I became aware that I had not procured the proper dates of birth and death for the hapless girl, and ventured to the snow-covered grave site to retrieve it. (This was before I wrote everything down right at that moment; it seemed rude to jot notes at a funeral.) Amidst the sweet sounds of songbirds and silent shuffling of the frozen ground, I noticed footprints in the freshly fallen powder.
Dib was there, staring at the grave.
Why, I do not know, and probably never will. I backed away, trying not to be seen and left the area, fully intending to return later. Incredulously enough, I never did.
I forgot about her.
But Dib didn't.
I worry about my abilities.
(Rather short chapter, I know. Don't worry, it'll get better.)
Pokemongirl99: Heh, I was actually looking for a philosophy section to place it in, but I agree that spiritual does the trick. That was a very well-thought out review, and you hit on points I was trying to make. (I am very happy that people are picking up on this, sometimes I think I can be too off-the-wall and obscure for my own good.) I suppose you could draw that conclusion as well regarding the disconnect of the people. Very interesting. Thank you very much for your input!