Life

Elena, Mira and Kaya have been living a nice life here for a long time.
The three girls are living in a small shack in the middle of a large flower meadow.

Kaya travels a lot and often visits friends in the area.
Mira is very happy to stay at home.
But Elena always thinks about moving on.

On an inconspicuous day, Kaya has just returned from a trip.
Mira is still in bed reading a book when she hears the door.

Hello!

Kaya, is that you?
So you're also coming back once in a while?

Yeah, I'm still wondering why you're just lying around at home all the time.
There is so much to discover in our beautiful valley.

I'm sure, you also have something intresting with you. Maybe something for me?

Not this time. You already have enough already.
There's only one thing I have and I don't think, you can make use of it.
I'd rather give it to Linda when visiting her again.

Kaya shows Mira some technical devices.

Oh, that's nice.
But I have to admit, I've used one before.

Which one?
Or let me guess.
You must have been looking for something to read.

Exactly. But finding something good there isn't exactly easy.
What we have here is simply the best.

But exercise would really do you good.
You've gained some weight. And since you're the smallest of us, it's even more noticeable.

It's related to my training.
It's okay to gain a bit of weight.

Okay...

I'd rather recommend you to read something.
This book is pretty nice.

She shows Kaya a book about the power of the mind.

You know....
I'm not interested in that.
I just think it's more important to go outside from time to time than reading.
Even Elena travels more than you.
Although she has been considering leaving for some time, she still visits the people in the area.
Just join me when I visit Linda the next time, okay?

You're right. I wanted to visit Resa again for a long time.

Yeah, me too. Let's do that soon.

Yeah why not.

Mira focuses on her book again, when Kaya is still standing in the room for a while, just about to leave.

Say, you probably don't know where Elena is today either, do you?

Of course not. How come?

I haven't seen her all day today.

She's probably out on the field enjoying the nice weather.
You probabaly still don't know what she likes to do in the morning, since you always get up so late.

Probably.

Or could she...

Mira starts to get concerned, when Kaya says that.

Suddenly Elena joins them.

I'm back for a while already.
You were probably too focused in reading and I didn't want to disturb you.

Yeah, no problem.

But now that both of you are here, I'd like to address something.

It's about your departure, isn't it?

Yes! I decited it's time.
I hope you're fine with that...

Do you really want to go already? It's nice here.
All my best moments here, my best memories have been with you!

Don't you do everything alone anyway?

Not everything. A short conversation with Elena in the evening can really cheer me up a lot.

I'd also prefer if you just stayed.
You would also be a great help with the cleaning.
You're the tidiest of us. Unlike Mira.

If you stay, I'll take care of cleaning up for you.
That shouldn't be the problem.

I don't mind cleaning up.
I could also tidy up one last time before I leave?

Rather not. Then I just can't find my stuff anymore.
And when you're gone, I can't just ask where you put it.

I could stay a little longer, I like it here too.
But at some point I just want to go to the mountain.
I don't want to live like this forever.
So would you prefer if I just stayed a few days longer?
One day I'll definitely leave.

Well, not really.

To be honest, it might help me.
Do you remember the story I'm working on?

Of course. You told me about it many times.

It's inspired by my experiences here in the valley.
I was hoping to be able to show you the finished product one day.

How much longer will it take?
I've never seen anything of it.

It might still take a while.
I just want it to be perfect.

It's just an excuse, isn't it?

Where I'm going, it makes no difference whether I know the story or not.
And there will definitely be other people you can show this story to.

Yeah, I like to read it!
Probably not my taste, but I have time.
And you know a lot of people. I'm sure, they would like it, too.

Your opinion would be very important to me, Elena.
But Mira is right.

We will also find new roommates again.
I still don't understand, but if you really want to leave us, then I'm fine with it.

Well, then we'll get it behind us.

I'm glad you agree.
Once you decide to leave, every day you stay feels like a waste.

I can imagine.
Could you come closer one more time?

Of course.

Elena sits down in the bed and Mira jumps up to hug Elena.

Even if it was only a few hundred years, I will remember the time with you for long.
We really had a lot of beautiful moments.

Mira already has tears in her eyes. She starts to squeeze Elena more and more tightly.

Well, that's enough again. What about you, Kaya?

It's not necessary.
But if you already offer it, why not?

Well, then you'll get a hug, too.

Elena gets up and cautiously hugs Kaya.

Thank you. That's enough!

I'll probably follow you soon.

But you know you won't see me again, right?

Mira sadly looks at Elena.

It'll be fine. You will make new friends, maybe even better ones.

I don't think so.

In that case you could also just come with me right away.
Let's make our last journey together.
Might be fun too.

It's okay, I'll stay.

Can I accompany you? I've never been to the mountain.

I thought no one had returned from the mountain of death.

Probably just because the journey is so exhausting.
Only people who really mean it normally start such a journey?

A friend once told me she accompanied a roommate there.
How do you think I got the idea to go there?

Then I will accompany you and support you on the journey.

But then Mira is here alone.

Of course I'm with you, too.

I would not recommend this to you.
You're just going to cry all the time.

I just want to enjoy the time we still have together.

That's the point. You will tell me each day how nice it is that I am still with you today.
There will be almost no other topic for you.
And when you watch me enter the mountain, you'll only be all the more sad.
As I said, at some point we have to say goodbye. So it can also be now.

Maybe you're right. But I really don't want to be alone.

Maybe Mira should visit someone?
What about the friend you were talking about?
She should have an empty room now.

Good idea. Resa currently has one roommate only.
Some more company would be good for her.

Oh, it's about Resa? I think she's cool.

Oh, so Linda really left her...
I've always liked her quite a bit.

Hopefully Resa won't mind.

Should we go and ask right away?

Yeah, but I think it's better if I don't go.
If I stay with you much longer, it will only make it harder for you.
Kaya, would you accompany Mira to Resa?
I'll wait for you at the big tree.

Of course I can do that.

But one more hug, okay?

Of course, but after that I'll be gone immediately.

Alright.

Mira happily gets up and hugs Elena again.
She hugs her really tight, while Elena strokes her back.
She must have realized how serious it is.

I'd like to go then. Can you please let go of me?

Mira doesn't seem to react, so Elena takes a few steps back.
But Mira just falls over and hangs onto Elena.
Mira cries quite a bit.
But at some point she gets herself together, straightens up and finally lets go of Elena.

Well, all the best and good luck at your journey.

Thanks, I'll leave now. And you, Kaya, see you later!

Elena leaves the house and disappears.

Then let's go right away.
I don't want to keep Elena waiting too long.

Yeah, let's go.

Mira just packs in a few things, but not much.
Resa doesn't live too far away, so she could always just come back.
Her favorite book is basically enough.

Then Mira and Kaya leave their shack, too.
They are ready to visit Resa.