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I'm aware that yesterday's curse was about the prenups more than the actual marriage, but it still made me wonder:

What are your thoughts on relationships in the City, given that people might leave at any time, or return without memories? Not necessarily romantic relationships only; I'm sure the lack of stability has a similar effect on friendships.

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You think people who die at home go to a god eating alien ship?

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[doeswhathewants]

Obviously not everyone. But you know what I mean, people depart even in our own worlds.

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That they do.

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[doeswhathewants]

And thus we make connections there, we hold fast to those connections, even if they burn us time and again. So here, where we mostly find ourselves alone, we cling to the connections we make. Or to those who come from the same world. Or near enough, because in the end, what is the difference?

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( If the difference is between this Loki and the one from Phil's world, he thinks there's quite a difference. )

Some people tire of getting burnt time and again.

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[doeswhathewants]

(Except he's usually the one doing the burning.)

If someone is important to a person, someone, they stick with it. No matter what.

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I'm not saying it's a good thing. But it does happen.

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[doeswhathewants]

To you?

Sometimes it is healthy, I suppose. If the circumstances are right. And easier.

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To anyone.

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[doeswhathewants]

It is easier here, anyway. People are naturally drawn to huddle together in the face of powerlessness to leave or maintain control over their lives with the curses constantly affecting them.

Not just human nature.

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Is that how you feel?

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[doeswhathewants]

No. I like it here. And you?

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[debrief]

I don't dislike it.

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[doeswhathewants]

Not quite the same thing, obviously.

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Not quite, but close enough.