Prayer 1- Voice

[mostly_me]

The voice is a little wavering and unsteady, but quiet and reverent all the same.

Are you there, Heavenly Father?

It's me, Kevin.

I know I've done the unthinkable, abandoning Elder Cunningham in Uganda and breaking rule seventy-two- and I understand that it's Your righteous judgement that I've not done enough to be forgiven. I thought at first that- well, that's not important. He clears his throat. I should never have questioned You, and this is my punishment-

No, not my punishment. This is the opportunity that You've granted me to redeem myself.

I read the words on the fountain, thanks to the guide You placed in my path. 'What once was whole, now 'tis shattered'- I understand! Now, his voice steadies. It's been my mission all along, to do something so incredible- to gather together these tortured souls that have been shattered from beneath Your sight and make them whole again. Make all of us whole again.

'It's power is great, true depths untold'- it's the power inside of me. I understand now.

So, Lord- if You could see fit to put a patient, forgiving crew in my path as well, I would really appreciate it- I understand You help those who help themselves, but growing up in Utah didn't really prepare me for sailing- not that I'm complaining, mind you, it's just an observation.

Comments

[song_princess]

No please excuse as I did not mean to interrupt your prayer. Is He like the goddess?

[mostly_me]

To... to what goddess do you refer?

[song_princess]

Ashura. She is the one who created my world and all who lives in it.

[mostly_me]

Ashura?

Kevin sounds baffled. He's never heard of such a thing.

Um... that's... interesting... where do you come from?

[song_princess]

(What is the name of her world again? She goes to ponder a moment before just telling him the name of her own home.)

Serenes Forest, my lord.

[mostly_me]

Kevin sputters.

O-o-oh- there- there's no need- you don't have to- Please, if you call me anything, it's Elder Price. Please. I'm no one's lord.

[song_princess]

Elder Price? You sound so young to be an elder.... is there something wrong with the name, my lord Price?

[mostly_me]

Elder is merely a title, and- it's just that-

He's stammering now.

I have no dominion over you, in fact it's just the opposite, I- there's no reason for you to treat me as anything but an equal-

[song_princess]

But I am speaking to you as equal. I was always taught to address others as my lord or my lady to give them the proper respect.

[mostly_me]

O-oh.

Kevin sounds dumbstruck.

I- Where I come from, we only use 'lord' for the highest of the high. I certainly am no lord to anyone- my proper title, if you're looking for one, is 'Elder'.

[song_princess]

I see.... My apologies as I mean no offense by my title to you, Elder Price.

[She goes to let out a small sigh.]

And I have one more thing that I must apologize for.... My name is Leanne, princess of the heron clan of Serenes.

[mostly_me]

Oh- no, no, I wasn't offended, not at all, I just-

Princess?

You could knock Kevin over with a feather right now.

My goodness- I'm the one who should be apologizing!

[song_princess]

Why should you apologize to me for? I am the one that interrupted your prayer to your God.

And please.... speak to me as an equal, Elder Price.

[mostly_me]

O-of course. If you're more comfortable that way, then by all means.

And I certainly don't mind the interruption. I enjoy speaking to others a great deal.

[song_princess]

Yes, I am more comfortable this way, Elder Price.

I am glad then. [And she will even let out a small giggle.] Perhaps if I may be so bold to ask, why do you believe that you are being punished?