richard - dialogue
R: “Ah, Annie, welcome. I waited for you.” A: “Are you my third person?” R: “Yes.” A: “And you also have a lesson for me?” R: “Yes” A: “And who exactly are you?” R: “You don’t know me? Well. I know you though. You are the person who destroyed my life.” A: “Wait what. So you’re here to get your revenge? To show me my mistakes and to judge me as I probably have judged you?” R: “Sure, I’ve totally waited for you to die just to tell you that you need to pay for your sins in hell. I don’t think so, newbie. But before I start, sit down.” A: “Uhm, okay.” R: “You have seen the heavens of your first two people, so tell me: how does my heaven differ from theirs?” A: “It’s more natural and kind of peaceful.” R: “Exactly.” A: “But what has this to do with anything?” R: “It’s part of the story you need to hear. When I was alive I was as ambitious as you. I wanted to be the very best. Sadly I found out the hard way that I wasn’t.” A: “What happened?” R: “It seemed like I always was the bad guy. And you always were the hero our town needed. I lost my job because they wanted to hire you. They chose a greenhorn over someone with a lifetime of experience. They chose a young girl who’s first case may was a success. It could have been luck. And yet all those people wanted you and only you to be their lawyer.” A: “I… I’m sorry. I didn’t know the office fired someone to hire me. I didn’t know something like that happened to you because of me and my success.” R: “Don’t be sorry. Because of you I learned something important: I can live without success. Having my loved ones around me is enough to be happy. You never learned that though.” A: “Is that the lesson I need to learn? I know that success isn’t something you need. But it makes people like you and admire you.” R: “You know nothing, Annie. You know nothing about how you influenced the people around you. Some will always speak highly of you as if they think you’re some kind of god – as if you conquered death. But I’m not one of those people, my lesson is another one.” A: “Tell me. Please.” R: “It’s part of life. You can’t do everything best. You can’t always right the wrong. You are not perfect. But that’s okay. Because what you do and how successful you are does not define who you are. Because after all just being you is enough.” A: “I…” R: “You’re enough, Annie.” A: “But why. I … I destroyed your life – you said it yourself! -, I took your job and I didn’t even know about you…” R: “Influencing people is something you can’t control. You may had a bad effect on my carrier but you didn’t know and even if you did you couldn’t change the decision other people made. It’s not your job to be perfect, newbie.” A: “Thank you.” R: “You know, I kind of understand why they chose you. You seem to be pretty cool for a greenhorn.” A: “I’m still sorry for ruining your chances.” R: “It’s okay, I forgive you. Also our time is up, so we can’t discuss this further. Ready to meet your next person?” A: “Yes. … I will remember you.” R: “Of course you will.”
