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"It's Stefan. Leave a message and I'll get back to you when I can."
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"It's Stefan. Leave a message and I'll get back to you when I can."
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Hello Stefan! It's Allen, from the blood drive.
If you have a chance, I'd like to talk to you about an idea for the Iskaulit that I thought you might be interested in. It's not related to medical work, but I think you'd find it important too.
Anyway...send me a message back when you can.
Allen Walker
If you have a chance, I'd like to talk to you about an idea for the Iskaulit that I thought you might be interested in. It's not related to medical work, but I think you'd find it important too.
Anyway...send me a message back when you can.
Allen Walker
Hey, Allen. Thanks again for allowing me to volunteer with you guys. [Even if he had to bow out early because "he had stomach issues," aka he couldn't risk vamping out in front of everyone.]
What'd you have in mind with the Isakaulit? If it's that important, I could probably spare some time to help with it.
What'd you have in mind with the Isakaulit? If it's that important, I could probably spare some time to help with it.
It's no trouble, you were a great help! I hope you're feeling better?
Ah, well...I was thinking- back in the last place I was, someone had built a church in one of the towers. It was technically Christian, but everyone was welcome and the priest never tried to convert anyone. It was more...just a place of peace, for anyone who needed it. And if you ever needed an ear, the father would always be there with a cup of tea.
[Ah...Father Nightroad. You were a strange one, but very kind. Allen misses the guy a lot]
I work for the church, but I'm really not good at the truly important things priests do. My tea isn't very good, and I always want to fix things instead of just sitting and listening. It's why I became an Exorcist, why I became a medic. So I could do something to help, instead of listening and offering a few words.
But...I feel a place like that here would be nice. A place of worship, a place of peace to help people.
...Do you know what I mean?
Ah, well...I was thinking- back in the last place I was, someone had built a church in one of the towers. It was technically Christian, but everyone was welcome and the priest never tried to convert anyone. It was more...just a place of peace, for anyone who needed it. And if you ever needed an ear, the father would always be there with a cup of tea.
[Ah...Father Nightroad. You were a strange one, but very kind. Allen misses the guy a lot]
I work for the church, but I'm really not good at the truly important things priests do. My tea isn't very good, and I always want to fix things instead of just sitting and listening. It's why I became an Exorcist, why I became a medic. So I could do something to help, instead of listening and offering a few words.
But...I feel a place like that here would be nice. A place of worship, a place of peace to help people.
...Do you know what I mean?
Much better, thanks! It must've been something I ate. [Or wanted to eat, in this case...]
Yeah, I think I know exactly what you're talking about. I hadn't thought about it before, but... it would be fantastic. Back home, we called those "interfaith spaces," to ensure that anyone who sought prayers or meditation could enter. There'd be enough tea for a small army, and floor cushions for prayer... Candles too, if we could swing those. The idea is to create something warm and inviting, even whenI'm we're not around.
You sure you want me to help, though? Or at least take responsibility for it? I'm not actually Christian. I worked for the church, but I did interfaith ministry - which was more helping non-Christian students find their bearing on campus. While my boss never cared that I was Muslim, someone on the Fleet might.
[He's still incredibly flattered. Alesci had dreamt of this his whole life, to the point of participating in every religious leadership position available to himand then some.] Plus, I'm not actually ordained. I've got some status in Islam, since I somehow memorized the whole Qur'an, but it's nothing official.
Yeah, I think I know exactly what you're talking about. I hadn't thought about it before, but... it would be fantastic. Back home, we called those "interfaith spaces," to ensure that anyone who sought prayers or meditation could enter. There'd be enough tea for a small army, and floor cushions for prayer... Candles too, if we could swing those. The idea is to create something warm and inviting, even when
You sure you want me to help, though? Or at least take responsibility for it? I'm not actually Christian. I worked for the church, but I did interfaith ministry - which was more helping non-Christian students find their bearing on campus. While my boss never cared that I was Muslim, someone on the Fleet might.
[He's still incredibly flattered. Alesci had dreamt of this his whole life, to the point of participating in every religious leadership position available to him
[he listens to the idea. And it sounds...really nice? A interfaith space- that'd really cover all the different religions here. Even if he didn't agree or understand with several of them, he knew that it was important to them]
[At the mention of Stefan being a Muslim though, it is surprising and that gets a pause. Though, not for the reason Stefan probably thinks.]
...Stefan, I've spent the past eight years of my life dealing with people who worship anything from trees to light sources to the Greek Pantheon. If I can live alongside those faiths, I think I can accept a Muslim running an interfaith space, along with anyone else here.
Besides, I haven't memorised the Holy Bible- so you're already more qualified than I am.
[At the mention of Stefan being a Muslim though, it is surprising and that gets a pause. Though, not for the reason Stefan probably thinks.]
...Stefan, I've spent the past eight years of my life dealing with people who worship anything from trees to light sources to the Greek Pantheon. If I can live alongside those faiths, I think I can accept a Muslim running an interfaith space, along with anyone else here.
Besides, I haven't memorised the Holy Bible- so you're already more qualified than I am.
Light sources??? Some people worshiped Greek Gods back home, but light's a new one. [You know, he's not going to ask why people would worship a source of light. His life is a lot simpler without that knowledge.] I haven't heard much about other religions here, honestly. I shouldn't have defaulted to those primarily on Earth.
If that makes me more qualified, then... I'll head to the Isakaulit later and see what space would work best for us. Maybe make a broadcast and see who else would like to help out or donate? [He's already sketching out rough ideas in his diary!]
Thank you. Seriously. The more I think about it, the more I believe we really do need this.
If that makes me more qualified, then... I'll head to the Isakaulit later and see what space would work best for us. Maybe make a broadcast and see who else would like to help out or donate? [He's already sketching out rough ideas in his diary!]
Thank you. Seriously. The more I think about it, the more I believe we really do need this.
Yes, from what I understand. I don't...understand that belief myself. But it's very flashy! [Ha...ha...] And it's alright, Earth religions is what you're used to! You get used to the many different faiths after awhile. Many of them have good messages behind them.
[Not so much the ones that love ritual sacrifice, but hey what can you do]
That would perfect! [And that makes him smile] I should be thanking you. All I did was think of an idea.
[Not so much the ones that love ritual sacrifice, but hey what can you do]
That would perfect! [And that makes him smile] I should be thanking you. All I did was think of an idea.
I figured. No matter what people believe, there's some universal or multiversal constants involved. The Golden Rule, usually, but there's usually a few others.
It's nothing, really. I did this kind of work for two years, so I don't mind picking it back up again. With a place like this, I don't need to supervise it all the time either. Just restock the tea and check that no one's vandalized it that week. [With the masjid, this was a bi-weekly occurrence - at least, until the prejudice against reincarnations outweighed the anti-Islam sentiment. Stefan's not sure which was worse.]
It's nothing, really. I did this kind of work for two years, so I don't mind picking it back up again. With a place like this, I don't need to supervise it all the time either. Just restock the tea and check that no one's vandalized it that week. [With the masjid, this was a bi-weekly occurrence - at least, until the prejudice against reincarnations outweighed the anti-Islam sentiment. Stefan's not sure which was worse.]
Edited (it ate my last sentence....) 2015-08-22 04:43 (UTC)
Mm! That's right.
Still, I'm very grateful you're willing to do this. I feel it could do a lot of good if people have a place like that to practise.
I mean, I tried to light a candle in my room for sacraments, and I nearly set my bedding on fire...
Still, I'm very grateful you're willing to do this. I feel it could do a lot of good if people have a place like that to practise.
I mean, I tried to light a candle in my room for sacraments, and I nearly set my bedding on fire...
[... Why is he not surprised.]
Hopefully that won't happen in the new space. [Just in case, he's gonna think about investing in a fire extinguisher...] That does remind me: do you know how to bless communion bread? I can't do it myself since I'm not Christian, but I figure we should have some for people who want to keep that going.
I don't think we'll have other Muslims, or I'd offer to lead prayers. Still might, if there's interest.
Hopefully that won't happen in the new space. [Just in case, he's gonna think about investing in a fire extinguisher...] That does remind me: do you know how to bless communion bread? I can't do it myself since I'm not Christian, but I figure we should have some for people who want to keep that going.
I don't think we'll have other Muslims, or I'd offer to lead prayers. Still might, if there's interest.
[A fire extinguisher would be an excellent idea really.]
Ah....not without a Bible, I'm afraid. I mean, if I had that I could do it. I mean, technically I'm not a typical priest, but since we don't have one...I think I've be close enough to count?
[You know, with being one of God's chosen ones and all]
Mm! You never know!
Ah....not without a Bible, I'm afraid. I mean, if I had that I could do it. I mean, technically I'm not a typical priest, but since we don't have one...I think I've be close enough to count?
[You know, with being one of God's chosen ones and all]
Mm! You never know!
Edited 2015-08-22 05:35 (UTC)
I think so. In lieu of a priest on board, you sound like the most qualified guy we've got. I know how to bake the bread, since I had to for work.... but blessing it's another story.
[He can make the yummy kind too, the one that tastes like graham crackers.]
True. If God wills, there may be more some day.
[He can make the yummy kind too, the one that tastes like graham crackers.]
True. If God wills, there may be more some day.
Yeah...if you find a Bible, I'll do what I can to help out.
[ Since seriously, kind of dead in the water without that puppy. And he pauses at that last bit. ]
I'm not sure God's the one who decides who gets brought out here. But...I'm still He's still looking after us, in His own way.
[ Since seriously, kind of dead in the water without that puppy. And he pauses at that last bit. ]
I'm not sure God's the one who decides who gets brought out here. But...I'm still He's still looking after us, in His own way.
Got it.
I'd HOPE He wouldn't have a hand in this. It's more - "if God wills" is an Arabic figure of speech. [He hadn't expected it to be translated, so the more he knows..] The phrase has a heavier weight than in English - you indicate that you want it to happen only if it's important to all of mankind. In this case, when Atroma brings more people, because it's a when, that maybe I wouldn't be the only Muslim on board.
Then again, I don't think I'd wish this place on anybody.
I'd HOPE He wouldn't have a hand in this. It's more - "if God wills" is an Arabic figure of speech. [He hadn't expected it to be translated, so the more he knows..] The phrase has a heavier weight than in English - you indicate that you want it to happen only if it's important to all of mankind. In this case, when Atroma brings more people, because it's a when, that maybe I wouldn't be the only Muslim on board.
Then again, I don't think I'd wish this place on anybody.
Oh, I see. That makes sense, it's like "God willing" then?
[Just...translated slightly differently]
[Just...translated slightly differently]
Not really. Really it's a good day if you find someone who can find England on a map.
I see.
My last mission before I left Earth was in Jordan. I didn't get much time to exploration, but it's a beautiful country. I could see why you're so attached.
My last mission before I left Earth was in Jordan. I didn't get much time to exploration, but it's a beautiful country. I could see why you're so attached.
Yeah, really!
Ha I'm from England, but yes- I've traveled most my life. It's on a bigger scale and the space part is different, but traveling place to place like this isn't all that unusual to me.
Ha I'm from England, but yes- I've traveled most my life. It's on a bigger scale and the space part is different, but traveling place to place like this isn't all that unusual to me.
I was wondering! You know what they say about assuming, though...
That's pretty awesome! Outside of visiting my family, I haven't traveled as much as I'd like to. [Well, technically - his past life had moved every few years, and had settled in nearly every major city in the US.] Can't complain about that here, at least.
That's pretty awesome! Outside of visiting my family, I haven't traveled as much as I'd like to. [Well, technically - his past life had moved every few years, and had settled in nearly every major city in the US.] Can't complain about that here, at least.
hey so
if allen or clay or ino say anything weird to you
don't listen
just
don't listen to them
k thnx bye
if allen or clay or ino say anything weird to you
don't listen
just
don't listen to them
k thnx bye
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