Chapter 8 - It has a Mom
Chapter 8 - It has a Mom
“It has a question for It’s summoner.”
“Huh? Of course, Thia. What is it?”
“It is It.”
“What? No, I mean—Right. Okay. Uh. What did you want to ask dad?”
“What is the relationship of Mom to It?”
“Oh... Thia... do you... Are you missing mom?”
“Correct. It’s Classmates have asked It about Mom, but It has not encountered Mom.”
"...I see."
“. . .”
"That's... Thia, are you alright? They shouldn’t... That’s... I'll go... Dad’ll have a word with the school about that..."
“It is alright. Understood.”
"...Thia? Will you let dad know if you’re ever not alright? Sometimes people can say things that are really hurtful... and it’s okay to tell the people you trust, like dad and Amy, or your teachers. Especially if those words are hurtful or make you feel bad, okay?”
“Understood. It has not been Harmed.”
"...Dad’s relieved to hear that.”
“. . .”
“...”
“It’s classmates have also asked It where Mom is.”
“...”
“It wonders about the current location of Mom.”
"..."
“It wonders how It can encounter Mom.”
"..."
“. . .”
“You know... dad wishes... I wish I could see her too, Thia. But mom is... she’s gone. And she... she can’t come back. And she left a hole that will never be filled. But she gave us you. And you were the best thing that ever happened to us. And even though she’s gone, mom is still going to be watching over you forever, okay? So, back to your very first question... you don’t have to worry about anything happening to your relationship with mom. Mom will always be your mom. And she’ll always love you, and she’ll always be looking after you. And that relationship will never change. Even if you... even if we can’t see her any more.”
“Forever is too high a Price to be paid. It has nothing worth Forever.”
“No, Thia. You are. You’re worth forever. You’re worth a million forevers. And when I’m gone, dad will watch over you forever, too.”
“It does not understand the offer of such a Price.”
“That’s what being a parent is, Thia. You’ll understand one day. If you ever decide to, that is. Uh. I mean there would have to be a boy, I guess. And I would have to vet him first. And Amy would probably... Well. Nevermind. Anyways.”
“It has more questions.”
“Dad knows you do... Go ahead.”
“Is Mom an important person to It?”
“Of course she is! Well. Uh. Dad doesn’t want to speak for you. But you were your mom’s everything. And I’d like to think... I... Dad hopes that she was your everything, too.”
“It does not recall an exchange of Everything with Mom.”
“Not literally... not formally... Just... mom loved you and would do anything to make you happy.”
“Understood. Mom is important to It.”
“She is. Was. But she's... gone now, Thia. Do you know why?”
“It does not.”
"..."
‘. . .’
“She was... mom was... part of the sacrifice used to summon you back. Thia, you... you died. Back when the accident happened. And mom... she was hurt. But you were dead. And when mom saw that... it was worse than any injury in the world. So mom... she lost her heart. When you died, mom’s heart died too. And her body was failing. And she wasn't going to make it. Well... she might have, actually. I don't know. But she didn’t want to. How could... How could..."
“It waits.”
"..."
“. . .”
"...Mom... She couldn’t keep living in a world without you. So she asked dad to use her to bring you back.”
“Understood.”
“Thia?”
“It listens.”
"...Are you upset with dad?”
“Should It be upset?”
“Of course you should! Because... She... Your mom died. It was your mom! And she loved you and she cared for you all her life, just like dad. And you loved her and cared for her, too. But dad killed her! I killed her, Thia.”
“Understood.”
"...Thia, sometimes... even dad won't know what you mean if you don't say a bit more. Could you do that? For dad?”
. “It will elaborate.”
“Thanks, kiddo.”
“It's summoner believes that It should be upset because the sacrifice, Mom, was lost. Correct?”
"...Mm.”
It will not mention that the corpse of Thia would have sufficed to summon It. It will not mention that the sacrifice of Mom was unnecessary except to preserve It's current vessel. You, Observers, now know. But It’s summoner need not learn of this. For It has learned that that which makes no difference to It can be ‘overall beneficial’ for others.
“What are you thinking about, Thia?”
. . “How did It’s summoner know It was thinking?”
“Because you're my daughter and I know everything about you.”
“It has doubts but no rebuttal.”
“What's on your mind?”
“It believes a fallacy has occurred from different planes of understanding.”
“Can you explain? Dad still doesn't understand.”
“It's summoner believes that It should be upset because the sacrifice, Mom, was lost in the process. But the sacrifice was not lost. Part of the sacrifice, Mom, is part of It. Therefore It has no cause to be upset. This is the fallacy.”
"...Thia? Can dad give you a hug?”
“It does not like to be touched.”
"..."
“It will allow a hug.”
The accruement of ‘overall benefit’ borders Divinity. To create something from nothing. It does not understand why more beings do not partake.
“What are you thinking, Thia?”
. “How did It’s summoner know It was thinking?”
“Because you're my daughter and I know everything about you.”
“Understood. It’s thoughts were unimportant. It now wonders: Which Lord Of Death Is Sovereign For The Souls Of Mom And Thia?”
“I... I’m not sure, Thia. Our family’s never really prayed to God or anything.”
“It Asks That The Souls Of Thia, Dad, And Mom Be Bound In Both The Afterlife And Their Lives Thereafter.”
"...And what price will you pay for such a beautiful dream?”
“The Price Will Be A Favour From It.”
“Oh, that’s a good one. Who wouldn’t love a favour from my precious little Thia? Dad’s getting jealous. Better not let me find out who it is, or I might have to break into their church and take it back.”
“The Task And Price Are Just. Obey The Terms.”
“Now, now. Obey? Thia, you shouldn't be too demanding with people you owe favours to.”
“Understood. It will keep this in mind.”
“Good. Good.”
“It will sleep now.”
“I love you, Thia.”
“It accepts the premise. Continue. . .”
"Sure thing. How about in the morning?”