Architecture & Adversity by Jeremy Dwyer

Author:Jeremy Dwyer [Dwyer, Jeremy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2018-10-16T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 25: Boldness of Words and Actions

Romana walked through the gardens of Emeth with Judith, who seemed eager to talk now that she had turned in her book to the Verifiers and received a new one.

“You said you wanted to talk, that there were some things you wanted to understand,” Romana said.

“I’ve seen a lot lately. It’s all in my books of course, recorded in the various halls by the Verifiers,” Judith said.

“You’ve got something particular in mind?” Romana asked.

“A few things, actually. I’m still a bit afraid, but not of the same things,” Judith said.

“Afraid of what? You’re not in any danger, as you’re still under the Oath,” Romana asked.

“I’m not afraid for myself. I mean, for children,” Judith said.

Romana’s face lit up and she became excited. “You’re pregnant? Who is the father?” Romana asked.

“No, I’m not pregnant,” Judith said, smiling.

“Oh, then what do you mean?” Romana asked, disappointed that it wasn’t true.

“What if I was? Would the child be safe? Healthy?” Judith asked.

“I don’t know. You should pray to God about that. That’s the right answer. That’s always the right answer, with any question,” Romana said.

“I know, but sometimes things happen. I don’t want to see a child suffer,” Judith said.

“That’s why God gave us the Trerada waters. Even the sickest child will fully recover after the waterbinding,” Romana said.

“That’s just it. Then the child wouldn’t have a choice in life. He or she would be stuck with a waterbinding that would limit their options. There are other good choices,” Judith said.

“Trerada is not a bad choice, not at all. The most handsome men are the Trerada drinkers: don’t forget that. And they age much better, holding onto their good health their whole life,” Romana said.

“A man doesn’t have to be all that great looking to be interesting. Some of them are a little too good looking, full of themselves. Like a cake with way too much extra frosting – it’s sickeningly sweet,” Judith said.

“I think I know what you mean,” Romana said, laughing, never having heard the metaphor but appreciating it.

“How a man thinks is much more important. What he believes, understands and knows is what I care about,” Judith said.

“Right. That does come first. Good looks don’t hurt, either. But I agree that they’re not totally necessary,” Romana said.

“I want a man that believes in learning, and traveling, and staying with me,” Judith said.

“You want to love another Chronicler, then? Is there a rule against that?” Romana asked.

“No, there’s no rule against it. In fact, confidentiality would never be a problem, even if he inadvertently saw or heard something, since he’s covered under the Oath,” Judith said.

“So, you have someone in mind, he wants children and you don’t, right? Is that where this is going?” Romana asked.

“You’re close, but…” Judith said.

“Not having children because you’re afraid of sickness is going to limit you. If you just don’t want to have children, tell him,” Romana said.

“There is no him. Not yet, anyway,” Judith said.

“So this is all hypothetical for now?” Romana asked.

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