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[salvagedsoul]

[An audio post begins, and for a few seconds it's just the sound of the rain. Then, a piano begins to play. Those familiar with classical music would recognize it as French Suite No. 4, a well-known work by German composer J.S. Bach.

The music goes on for about fifteen minutes. It's a piece with a sense of introversion to it - even as the music turns complicated and speedy in some areas, it maintains a restrained elegance. Emotional, without being passionate.

When it finally ends, there are another few seconds of rainfall before Kaworu speaks.]

The demands of human relationships are overwhelming when you consider just how much love a heart needs to survive.

But, conversely, a heart can give an infinite amount of love in turn. The world is less scary if you simply remember this.

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[salvagedsoul]

Yes, of course. Each Lilim is a separate, unique individual, after all.

[implying]

Er, sorry — each what?

[salvagedsoul]

I'm referring to humans. It's amazing how diverse they are, despite being practically identical to one another genetically.

[implying]

Oh, I see, it's a word for them I hadn't heard yet! And I couldn't agree more. But of course, not all of us are human, you know.

[salvagedsoul]

Yes, I've noticed there are several other beings here besides humans. Are you another, sir?

[implying]

Certainly! I'm a kitrite.

And are you human, then?

[salvagedsoul]

No. They call my kind "angels." No relation to the beings of traditional Christian mythology, however.

[implying]

No relation? Then, if you don't mind my asking, why did they pick the name?

[salvagedsoul]

I suppose the word was borrowed due to our connection to their origins. It's a long story without much relevance in this place. Either way, we are "angels" and they are "Lilim."

What about the kitrite? That's an interesting name.

[implying]

Ah, I see. [ he totally doesn't. ] Well, as for us, we're... I suppose you might say we're very close to humans, with more cultural than physiological differences.