Philosophy of Loss, Friday, Period 2

[living_endless]

"Welcome back," Didi said, from her usual desktop perch. "Sorry I couldn't make it last week, but I hear Atton did a good job."

"We're watching part of a movie called Justifying Your Existence today. It's about a guy who was so afraid of things his whole life that he never really lived, and now he's dead and he has to convince the people in Heaven that he did a good enough job to be allowed to move on."

She played a clip of the main character's trial, then turned the TV off.

"A lot of cultures believe in some kind of judgement after death, even if it normally doesn't come in a courtroom," she said. "If you're good, one thing happens. If you aren't good enough, something else happens. What do you think about the idea? And if you don't believe in something like this" -- she nodded to the TV -- "why do you think people might find it comforting?"

She paused, rubbing at her chin. "Or you could just tell me how awesome Meryl Streep is in the movie. That's always good."

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Re: Talk to Didi [9/25]

[spin_kick_snap]

"I was wondering if you were still looking for a TA," Kathy asked. "I'm not one this semester and I feel almost like I'm at loose ends. And it makes more sense to have someone here cover a class if you need it than asking Mr. Rand to do it again."

Re: Talk to Didi [9/25]

[living_endless]

"That would be fantastic," Didi said, sincere. "Not that getting Atton to cover was hard, but you know more about what we're covering. If you really want to do it, I'd love to have you."

Re: Talk to Didi [9/25]

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"Oh, I'm sure he didn't mind at all," Kathy agreed, not wanting Didi to think otherwise even for a second. "But--yeah, exactly what you said. I'm here, I know the material, I can lead discussion if you'd like...all of that stuff."

She offered Didi a shy smile. "I just don't want to lose TA lounge privileges," she joked.

Re: Talk to Didi [9/25]

[living_endless]

"Well, the TA lounge is a pretty awesome spot," Didi teased. "But thanks. I'd let you know if I ever knew I was going to miss, and if I just didn't show up, you have my permission to pick a movie, or take everybody on a walk to the cemetery, or whatever."

Re: Talk to Didi [9/25]

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"Cool!" Kathy said, immediately intrigued by the idea of visiting the cemetery. "Umm, do I have any other duties? I've gotten coffee and stuff for people before. It's no trouble for me to pop down to town if you want or whatever."

Re: Talk to Didi [9/25]

[living_endless]

"Make it Earl Gray with milk and you have a deal," Didi told her. "If you want to, I mean. Don't feel like you have to."

Re: Talk to Didi [9/25]

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"Deal," Kathy said, beaming. "Thanks for this, M--Didi."