TM ~ Mommy/Mummy

[on_holy_ground]

“I want my mommy!”

Darius knelt down before the young child, sighing softly as he tried to explain that her mother would not be returning to her. It was something that the father had been unable to do while trying to deal with his grief over the tragic death of his wife, and it could not be put off any longer. The priest reached out and gently wiped away the little girl’s tears, and smiled softly. “Do you remember the stories that I told you about the angels?”

The little girl, no more than five years old, nodded slowly.

“Sometimes when they need help watching over all the people, they call upon the most beautiful souls they can find on earth, and ask them to be guardian angels. It means that they must go away from their families, but in return they will be helping to keep many other little boys and girls who have no one watching over them, safe from harm.”

She sniffled, and a tear slipped down her cheek. “Is that what happened to my mommy?”

Darius nodded. “She was such a good mommy, that God felt she was needed in heaven to help others as well.”

“I need her though! I need my mommy!”

He nodded and then reached out and pointed to the child’s heart. “She is always with you, watching over you now just as she watched over you before. She has never truly left you, and she never will.”

The little girl’s eyes widened a bit. “Mommy’s my angel?”

Darius smiled softly. “She always has been, my child. She always has been.”

Comments

[trickster-loki.livejournal.com]

Liar.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Perhaps.

[trickster-loki.livejournal.com]

Would it have been friendlier if I'd said hello first?

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

That would depend on how you chose to say hello.

[trickster-loki.livejournal.com]

I was thinking "hello" was good.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

In that case, yes, it would have been friendlier. However, it doesn't seem that it would have stayed that way for long, so I doubt that it matters all that much.

[trickster-loki.livejournal.com]

Claiming you lied was hardly unfriendly of me. Truthful, more like.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

The truth is rarely black and white, Loki. What I said did had falsehoods, yes, but it had truths as well. Besides, who am I to say that such things could not be not true, at least in some fashion.

[trickster-loki.livejournal.com]

I didn't say you didn't say truth. I merely said that you said a lie.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

There are times when lying is a blessing, rather than a curse, depending on the situation. Although yes, it is still a lie, you are right.

[trickster-loki.livejournal.com]

Then I said nothing to get such an unfriendly reception, don't you think?

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

My reception was no more unfriendly than your greeting.

[trickster-loki.livejournal.com]

I suppose I should have done it: Liar. *but said cheerfully and in a friendly manner!*

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

*amused* Or perhaps used an exclamation point.

[trickster-loki.livejournal.com]

Liar!

*smirk*

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

*slight smile* Indeed, but there are times when we must lie as a mercy to those who are unable to fully understand the truth.

[no-bedof-roses.livejournal.com]

I could have used someone like you around when my mother died.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

With young children especially, it is often better to give them something that gives them a sense of hope, and makes it easier for them to comprehend. Oftentimes if we do not, they come to feel abandoned, or worse.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

**Cries..wibbles and cries more** It's so sweet and sad!

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm glad the emotion was conveyed correctly then. Had a heck of a time figuring out what to write in the first place for him.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

It worked perfectly.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Yay! :)

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

Perhaps it wasn't so much of a lie after all. *points up to his conversation with Loki*

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

*lifts an eyebrow slightly* It's always possible, although since I do not know the full truth og the matter, I could not say that it wasn't an untruth with any sort of confidence.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

Quite true. Would you take the word of a (slightly wayward) angel who still has some resources?

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Angel?

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

Yes?

Or were you asking for clarification? In which case the answer would be: yes. *cough*

Okay, so I'm temporarily displaced. Sue me.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

It's been some time since I've talked to an angel, so I was indeed asking for clarification.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

And there you have it. You don't mind so much now, do you?

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

I would not have minded before, but it's nice to know, just the same.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

You're a good man, Darius.

Which angel was it, if I may ask? I'm always curious to see how the others are doing.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Gabriel, although it has been quite some time since I saw him last.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

Still tooting his horn, is he?

No, I'm not envious.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

It would appear so.

Of course not.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

He always was a show off.

You believe me don't you?

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

I had been led to believe that his attitude was a fairly common one among your kind.

I have no reason not to believe you.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

I... Hmm. You may have a point. To some degree.

Thank you. I think.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

I am curious as to what degree that would be exactly.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

Gabriel always was a bit too big for his wings, if you get my meaning. Some of them think that because they're of the Higher Ranks, they're better than the rest of us! I was Guardian of the East Gate for cryin' out loud!

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

I couldn't help but to notice that you used the past tense.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

Er.. Well, yes. *cough*

You see, there was this incident with Adam and Eve... but you've heard that story already.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. Well I'm quite sure you've heard enough on that subject then, given it's nature.

[azira-bartleby.livejournal.com]

Yes. Yes, I have.