I am not like my subjects. I have been around for much, much longer - and I will be here long after they have gone. They come into my world and leave again so quickly and the longer I live, it seems, the faster they fade away. I have seen towns, cities, and nations spring up and crumble away. I have seen friends grow old and infirm. I have watched so much fall away into the past. I rule over a kingdom of mayflies… and the only one who could possibly understand, my little sister, has her own problems. I can’t weigh her down with mine… nor can I burden any my subjects… no I must be bright, and joyful, and smile… smile as they crumble in front of me.

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