(There could. I find it fascinating to listen to people with firm beliefs, and I like to challenge those. The only person so far that I know enough to actually do that without fear of retaliation is Glenn)

"Not a clue. Why don't you ask?"

((You question me on a daily basis you just don't know it all the time because it comes out as a statement of sorts. I have meet everyone there is to meet on a religious field. Atheist, skeptical critics, and even the most religious of figures who won't retaliate but can't give me an answer and become frustrated.))

Maikeru was about to respond when a lady came of the intercom of the library vast show room telling the masses in half an hour the museum would close. "Well I have never been one to ask for anything. I just put up money and they say yes or no." he told her eyeing the master piece very closely.

(But you are different. You are not in front of me, or here, so the only fear of retaliation I have from you would be through this site, which if need be I could leave easily. I know many in different religious fields, most of the time through Glenn, as he has contacts with preachers of other religions.)

"Well why don't you do that?" Rhythm asked, looking carefully at the time on a watch that she took out of her pocket.

((Different religions have religions with religions, sort of like sub categories for a major field. I don't talk to my pastor because he constantly preaches the same thing and tries to rephrase it.))

"Can't give you an answer." he replied rationally looking at her very sophisticated watch which he felt was very well taken care of. "That's a nice watch. Can I hold it?" he asked nicely.

(Most do. Glenn is different. Despite being part of the idea that 'religion is vital' (which he doesn't necessarily believe) he's mainly there to help with real problems, and doesn't just stand there telling everybody that they are going to go to hell. He spends most of his time acting as a friend to everyone who attends his church)

Rhythm held out her hand with the watch in it. "Sure. I don't wear a watch usually, but I often need to know the time. So I keep one in my pocket, and just make sure its looked after as well as possible."

((Who says you can't have a religion and be a friend at the exact same time?))

"Why don't you just buy a pocket watch?" he asked nicelyl.

(Nobody. I was referring to the fact that many priests around here anyway have a tendency to set themselves above others because of their status. And they seem to think that because they have the 'right' to preach, they don't need to be bothered about real, individual problems.)

"I don't know," Rhythm said. "I suppose it reminds me of Sir. Maybe it's another of the things I'm doing unconciously to follow in his footsteps."

((Well I can agree with that on some sort of playing field but I believe everyone has good somewhere in them even in priest. But they are human beings just like monks and buddhist eventually the worldlyness in man will come to the surface. Even your own humanity.))

A low dinging sound came over the intercom followed by the ladies voice from before coming out to announce that it was time for the exhibit to close. "Oh darn and we had more to discuss." he spoke to rhythm a pout of sorts showing on his face.

(There is so much dark in me these days that I would call myself more evil than good. And so I know how people can feel when faced with problems. And you can't just give a blanket answer on a wide question. You have to consider every situation on its own.)

Rhythm smiled. "We'll meet again. We always do somehow."

((That's disappointing.))

"Well I wouldn't call that a bad thing." he replied heading for the door. "Just keep in touch." he said waving back to rhythm.

(How so?)

Rhythm waved back, turning round to look out of the window for a moment before turning back. "I will."