If you live long enough, you learn time is an illusion created by men who fear death. The clocks and watches worshipped by those who deny the inevitable. There is power in acknowledging we are not the ones in control.

“Death is what makes life possible. It's the balance, Meridian. There always has…”

“I pushed back my chair and leaned against the table, then swung back to Tens. '…”

“Smoked sausage and a jolly tupping. Ale and folly. Fickle bosoms and bar fights…”

“What is it? Tens, I can see the stick up your arse from here. I'm dying remembe…”