Parallel Lines

Walk with me a while. Here, this is the place.

Memories? Certainly. A woman? No, not here. That was another. Here, this is the memory.

Breathe it in. Can you see? Yes, you do see. Ah, but that's easy to answer. You just don't remember experiencing it. It lies further on in your future. But believe me, you see it.

No don't bother trying to cross over. Just talking to each other is enough. Don't you realise what a unique opportunity this is? We're traveling separate roads, I'm just a little further on than you are...

Ha-ha, no our roads won't meet, we are after all on parallel roads. I think there was a theory on that in my world, they called it the alternate universe- Ah you have the theory too! I'm afraid I don't know much about it though...

But then again, I suppose we're in the same boat. Tell me, did you develop your mathematical faculties? Ha-ha, neither did I! I don't regret it to this day.

Oh no, I can't possibly tell you what I've done- or what you will do. In fact I think there will be vast differences. For instance, I can see you don't believe, but let me tell you that I go to the mosque every Friday! Ha-ha! You should see your face! Oh don't be so frightened, it doesn't mean you will...

Oh if we had all the time in the world, we would be here for ever! This is indeed a unique opportunity... But it is time... Our roads diverge here... We will encounter each other again someday, and then perhaps you'll have more to say! Ha-ha! Oh you look so grim, laugh more! Farewell! Farewell!