Heaven and hell, humans and gods. All subjects River never would've thought of entertaining as possible reality, even in light of the alternate universe theory that was so widely disputed. Fascinating and preposterous all once. A bothersome, inconclusive string of thoughts.

It should've been great fun. It should've been.

"It's not forever. It can't be forever. Gods accept their fate just as people do. Just as girls who've lost their right," she replied quietly. She was being selfish again.