(1206) Kiko and the Father

[Matamune]

Alfar smiles at Samael:

"I'd add Learning to that list, first and foremost. Ones who cannot constantly learn do not truly live."

As Kiko returns, Alfar replies in a warm voice:

"Oh, thank you. I have missed good coffee. Although I've returned to America quite a long while ago, I can still appreciate simple things that we have here."


He accepts the cup and sips a bit before continuing:

"Father Samael has just shared his reason for coming to this city. Might I ask what yours is? Sorry if I'm too straightforward, I'm afraid I'm naturally curious."

[Swift]

Samael accepts the coffee with a gracious nod, disregarding the latte he had already nearly finished. "Stop learning, start dying," he agrees. "Though, in the case of learning I would say it is more of a necessity than a Calling. To me, a Calling is something only a few find the urge and will to pursue - and they almost always do so for a purpose beyond themselves. Everyone learns, it is just that some have a more proactive approach." He gestures to Kiko's prodigious stack of books.

"As for finding your Calling," he says to address Kiko's answer, "that is a journey in and of itself. And, yes, I do speak from experience. Such a journey should not be rushed, nor should one dawdle too much, of course. I think your selection of topics is a fine start. This world is, after all, a puzzle given to us to explore."

[Matamune]

Alfar ponders Samael's words for a few moments:

"I know what you say. After graduation I moved to South Africa to work in a hospital for the poor. I've spent many years there and it simply felt like the right place to be. As my hometown does now."

Turning to Kiko, he adds:

"Books are good, and you'll also want to try as many things as possible. It is best to find what you like to do through practice."