deck | early evening | saturday | september 12

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In the Community, going out after certain hours hadn't been permitted save for the those with Assignments that required it. Even being three years removed from that place, it still took Jonas a few weeks to realize that he could go out and stay out without the fear of punishment.

There were so many things he knew he could be doing or could be learning but, tonight, he found himself just staring up at the darkening sky. It was overcast but the clouds still captivated him in ways that might seem mundane to almost everyone else. It was amazing to him how they moved, changed shape and combined with each other so effortlessly.

Jonas hoped he might see stars later, when the sky grew dark, but watching the clouds was all right with him for the moment. The book he'd brought lay unopened next to him, ready if the clouds grew boring. Jonas didn't see that happening though.

[the deck's open!]

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"And I'm not the best at explaining things," he said apologetically. "I don't know all the terms or what things are."

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She shook her head. "I'd not know what the terms are either," she assured him. "I think it's safest just to assume it works."

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"It does," he agreed with a nod. "I made it. I don't know how it works or why it works but it did work then. Figuring out how it works can be saved for later."

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She grinned. "Or never, I'm not hopeful to ever getting the hang of that."

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"Nor am I," he agreed with a shake of his head. "If I can continue to find my classes, I'll consider that an accomplishment."

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Beka chuckled. "You're enjoying your classes?"

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"So far," he said, nodding. "They're difficult and...I struggle with recognition but I've liked what I've learned so far."

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She frowned. "Did I ask you which ones you were following already? I can't remember." So much for her memory exercises.

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"I'm currently taking one on religions and another on ethics," he supplied. "Two things that I really knew nothing about before coming here."

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She chuckled, remembering their previous conversation. "Then I don't need to explain you about Gods anymore."

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"That whole subject is vast," he said, looking overwhelmed just in thinking about it. "I don't believe I'll ever truly understand everything about that subject."

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"Tis best not trying to understand Gods," she agreed. "You don't want to draw their attention."

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"Understanding is probably never going to happen," he said, shaking his head. "I'll be satisfied with just knowing what they are."

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"Probably wisest," she grinned at him.

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He laughed and turned his head back to look up at the clouds. "It's good to know that sometimes I can be wise."

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"Sometimes," she felt the need to remind him.