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That sounds....creepy.

Death is natural. I see no reason to be uncomfortable about it.

I'm not uncomfortable about the idea.
Considering it isn't a lasting sort of gig for moi.

Why do you call it creepy?

Well that really depends.

What do you do with souls?

I help them accept their state and guide them to the Underworld.

Oh, well that's good, I guess.

Used to collect souls myself. Before I was stuck with this human form and all.

It is good, yes. Otherwise, they roam restlessly.

Where did you take them?

I kept them.

In exchange for granting them a wish.

You kept them?

*The former djinn looks a little abashed*

Not my proudest moment, but yes.
Sort of like...pets.

They would be the ones, then, that called for me and I could not find them.

I'm working on fixing the situation.

It'll just take me a bit....until I get my powers back.

It would be appreciated.

Just give me a few centuries.
I'll be up and running again in...just 5.

You will tell them to call me when they are freed?

Yes...

I mean, it's not that many...but the few I do have...yeah. I'll tell 'em.

Every soul deserves to be at rest.

Thank you.

So that's where you've been! Working again. Vanth, what am I going to do with you?

Put up with me?

Well, if I must.

You are under no obligation.

Your purpose and mine are inseparable dear, we're stuck together.

I suppose this is true. It is not a bad thing, I do not think.

You're the prettiest face I see every day.

As you are to me.

Workaholics really are the new black, aren't they?

Truthfully, black never really goes out of style.

This is true.

Lotta traffic lately?

There has been, yes. Population growth has been an adjustment.

I've always been curious if those of us who aren't from Earth, get guides. You know, not that I'm in any hurry to hit my last high 'C'.

I am afraid I do not know. So your people have stories of such things?

Some. Bits and pieces, mostly, nothing that ever quite made sense.

It may be that you do. And if not, then that is what your creators wanted for you and it will suit the purpose required.

Life is rough.

So I have heard from many of them. I have no personal experience to confirm it with, however.

Then maybe I should have said, "existence is rough".

That is more accurate, yes.

It does have its moments.

Why bother whine about it?

It was not my intention to complain. I was merely stating a fact.

You came off as looking for sympathy.

I have no need for sympathy. My work may be time consuming, but it is no hardship. I apologize that you have been mistakenly burdened.

I couldn't care less.

Then I will feel no guilt for it.