Chapter 98

"No, Frank, you cannot hurt yourself. It would be the same as killing yourself." Telantes sighed and sat down on the ground next to his friend. "But I do not like doing this, Sainika. For the rest, could you not wait until it happens naturally?"

"No! That could take hundreds of years, Debaduta, and I do not wish to wait that long!" The Anmah dropped his head and exhaled sharply. "Please, my friend, please do this for me."

"Of course I will, Ga'briyel, if that is your desire, but I do not have to like it."

Frank stood up and stared at the clear black sky, the stars sparkling brighter and bigger the higher up the mountains they climbed. "Where is Yisu, Telantes?"

Perplexed by the question, the Debaduta stood as well. "Why do you ask, Sainika?"

"Is He up there in His heaven somewhere? Is He on Duniya? Where is He? Does He truly care what happens to me or anyone down here?"

"Yes, Ga'briyel, He cares. He cares deeply for what happens to His creation. He grieves every single time you or any