sansarika:

“A little annoying, hmm. Explains how easily I get frustrated with myself.” Sonia’s smile fades a bit, though her eyes are still amused. “You are different, and that is a good thing. Given who I am, what more am I than human? Fatally, awfully human, human a billion times over?” Her head tilts to one side, as she considers the words she’s just spilled. “Immortality is nothing but a function of mine. Again, I cannot speak for you, but I think there is some humanity that keeps me this way. It’s not a bad thing, I think. Yes, annoying at times, but.”

Carefully listening, they closely note the way Sonia’s expression seems to change a bit. There is something intriguing about the way that she describes herself as being fatally human many times over. It’s a trait that they’ve observed in many representatives – almost a natural function of being who they were. “I don’t think it’s a bad thing for your kind either. Given how directly connected the fate of people are to you – it makes sense to have some kind of humanity that keeps those of your station in the way that they are.”

sansarika:

“You are something else,” Sonia chuckled, though she’d been listening with intent. “That all sounds like it could come in handy. Most with moral lifespans are quite impatient — dealing with them is a hassle.”

“But, you know, perhaps it’s only me who gets so impatient with impatience. I can’t speak on your behalf, perhaps, but I’m only human. Nothing more than functionally immortal.” With a grin: “I think you’re beyond us all, Saima.”

Saima could only return a playful smile. After all, it’s not their fault that Sonia had used a rather accurate adjective to describe them – why not have a little fun with it. It was all too fitting to possibly ignore it. “They are quite impatient and it gets the best of them sooner rather than later. It’s just a little annoying to witness how they’ll never learn from that impatience.”

They shake their head. “I can assure you – you’re not the only one who gets impatient with impatience. I have encountered quite a few with the same trait.  It’s understandable really.” A pause,  “Beyond us all? I suppose in a literal sense that’s true.”

sansarika:

“I don’t do it just for myself, and I think this is a reminder why I do it for other people too.” A moment of hesitation, and she grins before she takes out another sweet from the cornucopia and bites into it. “Well. I still have to partake in it myself too.”

Saima chuckles a little bit. “Of course. You certainly deserve to benefit from the fruit of your labor. I’m just grateful that you bothered to share this with people at all.” Although they knew sharing was likely part of the enjoyment, they still felt lucky to have gotten to try some of this.

sansarika:

“You think so? I think I spent too much time making too many sweets. Then again, it’ll be another year before I have the opportunity to make food that everyone wants to eat.” Another smile, at that. “I’m glad you’ve partaken.”

“Well, I suppose having some extra sweets doesn’t seem to be too bad of a situation. Especially since it’s likely that there are opportunities to share. At least more than usual.“ They smile in return. “Glad I was able to help you out a little bit. And I appreciate you making these treats.“

sansarika:

“Don’t just try them, eat them all if you wish!” Now, this is the kind of help she appreciates. “The silver ones are called katli. If I can offer you some more insight, the best ones after them are the white ones, and then the green and red ones.”

“Of course.“ Saima returns a smile before picking out some of each color. “Katli, nice.“ They don’t hesitate to eat one -enjoying the way it tastes and nodding. 

“What are the other ones called?” They ask after the first before proceeding to snack on the other treats.

sansarika:

“Well. Diwali is over, and I can’t eat all of these sweets by myself. Don’t be afraid to take some — do I look like the type to poison them? My favourites are the silver ones.”

“The silver ones you say. I’d be glad to try some of these. Just to help you. “ And to indulge some of that taste for sweets that they have.