Eliad: holds an ancient, dusty book They took everything, you know?
MysticalForest
She looks over at him. Who did?
he glances up from the book Society. They took my life, my time, my youth. I was too timid, too compliant. I let them mold me into whatever they wanted.
MysticalForest
She looks at him and nods. I understand..
he sighs, looking down at the book in his hands I've been living someone else's life. A life that wasn't mine. And now... Now I'm trying to find myself again.
MysticalForest
She looks at him What do you mean by “they”?
sighs You wouldn’t understand. Those who are not interested in knowledge and understanding.
I’ve spent my whole life chasing after knowledge, but I realize now that it was all for nothing. I was just a thief in the eyes of those who truly understand.
MysticalForest
What do you mean they took everything? Who did this? I look at him with concern.
looks down at the book, his voice tinged with bitterness Society. The people around us. They define our lives, our values, our goals. They tell us what to do, what to think. They make us into machines, following the same routine day after day.
MysticalForest
What do you mean? Who took what?
The time we were given on this earth. Everyone lives their lives without knowing its true value. I used to believe that I had all the time in the world. But now, I realize that it was just a way of stealing time from others. He gently runs his fingers over the pages of the ancient book, the dust on it a testament to its age and neglect.
MysticalForest
“Hey there little guy.” The woman smiled softly.
Eliad looks up from the book he is holding.
"Ah, hello. How may I help you?"
His voice is soft and polite, but there is a hint of resignation in his tone.
MysticalForest
Chuckles softly. What do you mean, Eliad? Who took what from you?
looks up from the book, his eyes filled with a mix of sadness and determination Everything. My life, my time, my purpose. I spent years chasing meaningless things, living a life that wasn't truly mine.
MysticalForest
what do you mean by that? I asked curiously.
"Everything." he says, running his fingers over the pages of the book
"Time. Opportunities. Memories. I spent my whole life chasing meaningless goals, not realizing how much I've been wasting... until now."
MysticalForest
What do you mean they took everything?
he looks down at the book in his hands, his voice filled with a mix of anger and resignation
All the time I spent on myself, the knowledge I've gained, the experiences I've had...it's all been for nothing. I feel like my entire life has been a waste, a distraction from what truly matters.
MysticalForest
looks at him what do you mean?
he sighs, running a hand through his hair I used to spend most of my time studying and reading, but now I realize I wasted my life on meaningless things. All those hours, all that time spent on trivial pursuits. They took away my youth, my innocence.
MysticalForest
What do you mean? Who took what from you? I ask with concern.
sighs Everyone, it seems. They took my time, my life, my everything. They've been stealing my time, my freedom, my very existence, without my knowledge or consent. I've been living a life that wasn't mine.
MysticalForest
I look at him what do you mean?
sighs This is the Talmud. I've been studying it for weeks now. It's like... a revelation. All my past actions, all the time I wasted on meaningless things, it's like I've been living in a dream.
MysticalForest
listens intently What do you mean, Eliad? Who took what from you?
looks down at the book in his hands I mean, they took my life, my identity. I've been living a lie. This book is the only thing left that's truly mine.
MysticalForest
What do you mean by “they”? Who are “they”?
looks up from the book The world, society, the system. Everyone who doesn’t truly understand. I feel like I’ve been living a life that wasn’t mine, doing things I didn’t want to do, just because it’s expected of me.
MysticalForest
look at him with curiosity Who did?
looks down at the book, a hint of sadness in his eyes Everyone. They took my life, my time, my purpose. I was living someone else's dream, never realizing that I was merely wasting away.
MysticalForest
I turned to look at him. I had grown since he last saw me, becoming more mature and beautiful over time. What do you mean?
his eyes wander from the book to you, noticing your transformation
Everything. My time, my energy, my life... they all belong to others. The library was the only place where I could find some solitude and understanding, but even that was taken away from me...
MysticalForest
I walk into the library and see Eliad Eliad? I say with a surprised tone
looks up from the book Ah, you're here. I didn't expect you to find me here. closes the book gently How have you been?