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[Adam…Eve…Lilith…is the bible true?]
“Wait, Adam, Lilith? That’s from the bible. Are they real? I
mean, is the bible true?” Daina asked, ignoring Jaunee’s focused
gaze and the sweat streaming down her brow.
“Finally a good question.” Jaunee Began, “Some revelations
are true, but they were given to primitive men. You couldn’t
really explain the Universe, Quantum Physics and Advanced
Medicine to people who barely know how to start a fire. So you
tell them you come from the sky, tell them to be good people,
not to murder and steal and to rest every few days. God or Gods
exist, It or They are superior beings who desire the wellbeing of
inferior lifeforms, like you humans show compassion to dogs
and cats, but in a more sophisticated way.”
“What about Adam, Eve, Buddha, you know?” Diana asked,
trying to understand where science and faith come together.
“Some of them are real, though like Greek Mythology fact,
parable and fiction came together to form myriad ideas, some
of them reflecting the culture of the time, others universal
truths.” Jaunee replied.
“What about magic?” Diana asked.
“Manipulation of the self, others or the environment through
ritual or act of will, entirely possible. Shooting fireballs from
your fingertips, more of a Hollywood fab.” Jaunee replied.
“How do I know any of this is true?” Diana asked.
“You conduct research.” Jaunee replied.
“Very well, can I ask you about Raymond? He was killed, was
he not? Where was your magic then?” The interviewer asked
bluntly.
“Oui, he was; and I couldn’t save him. I’m not all-powerful you
know…” Jaunee replied sadly.
“Will you tell us about it?” The interviewer asked. Jaunee took

