Today Gog's Rally continues and Molly takes a stand against Gog's outlandish remarks. Later, we rejoin Ann and Lucy as they strengthen their new friendship.
THE GOD GAMES: Legend of Kor...Chapter Four
Gog was expounding, "The Wales are dying, but not quickly enough. That has meant that we still have very little food. The Wales are purposely starving us. We must strike them down so that we can gain control of the food supplies. To meet this end I am, even today, sending three more legions to kill Wales, and building a third crematorium in our mountains to handle their bodies as soon as they are dead.
"Whale the Wales!" And the crowd yelled back, "Gog! Gog! Gog!"
Gog spoke and ranted for two hours and his talk was punctuated by "Whale the Wales!" and "Gog! Gog! Gog!" by the audience.
When Rave and his family returned to their home, the parents put the children to bed, and then lay in their own bed talking together.
Molly said, "I don't know Rave, I'm not sure I trust Gog. I can't believe what he's saying about the Wales. I met a Walean woman when I went to the University of Kor. She was a lovely, gracious woman who looked at the world with love. She excelled in class-even in science and math. Her husband was a judge and I met him at a dance; he was a very loving husband.
"No, Rave, I don't believe what Gog says about the Wales. We are killing people who are very special and very religious. We'd better do something to stop this; what can we do Rave?"
"Well, first, you can shut your mouth Molly! Don't you understand that you can be killed for saying such things?"
"Rave, if we don't speak out, who will?"
"Well not us Molly. We shut up here, now and forever. Do you understand Molly? Or do I have to lock you up?"
"Oh, Rave, I won't speak out, but I want you to know that I am angry about this and obey you only because I love you."
In her heart, Molly made a promise to herself that she would find a way to make a difference; no matter the cost.
"Well, that's better woman. But remember this: you speak out and you are no longer my wife. The children will never see you again."
Molly didn't sleep that night.
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ANN:
I took ten minutes to refresh myself and wondered what Emons eat. I knew that there were few species of mammals on Kor, and Korians did not eat those mammals. I knew that they subsisted largely on seafood, kelp, vegetables, and grains. Their favorite drinks were fruit juices and a strong Rye whiskey. I think I can handle all of that. I might not be as quick to try sugar beets because they acted as a strong narcotic on the Korians and I'll withhold judgement on that experience until I observe the effects it has on the Korian character.
"Are you ready, Ann?"
"Yes, Lucy; actually I'm really excited to see more of your city and try some of your cuisine."
"Well, I'm taking you to my favorite restaurant, Le Span. I want you to taste our opalescent fish on a bed of kelp. On the other side, I love a mixture of fruits, vegetables, and breads, and we'll wash it down with blackberry juice. Does this sound good to you?"
"My mouth is watering and my stomach is growling, so I guess my whole being is rejoicing in the thought of your meal."
"We love to eat here, it's our favorite pass time, to meet and converse. To talk of ideas over food really helps to clarify everything. Do you find this to be true?"
"Oh yes. Why my Ed and I spend hours just exchanging ideas; we love to eat and talk. I love to eat!"
"I like to see people's faces light up; it gives me joy. The restaurants are where we go to be happy, and I get to watch so many people there.
"Here we are at Le Span."
Lucy held the door open for me. Laughter and music greeted us, and rich aromas filled the air; all of the customers seemed to be having a great time.
We were immediately seated by the maitre d' who greeted Lucy like a long-lost relative. People called out to Lucy as we walked to our table and were seated.
"Why, everyone knows you Lucy; what a wonderful feeling it must be to be so loved."
"It is a very gratifying feeling Ann, and I love them all back. Now, not all Emons love me. We, tragically, have some Emons who are Gog sympathizers; who hate me because they suspect that I lead the Emon Resistance Movement (ERM). Well, I do, but I don't hate them; but, I must speak out about their negative ideals and plans. So we are at odds. Usually they frequent their own restaurants though, so my visits here are almost universally pleasant."
"Lucy, before we get started, I must leave here after two hours in order to get back to my friends again on schedule."
"When will we meet again, Ann?"
"Tomorrow, or whenever you can accept my coming back. It is your call. When would you like me back?"
"I'd like you to come back tomorrow, early if possible. I'd like to spend the day with you and talk more about getting this planet back into sanity and happiness again,"
Then Lucy and I shared spiritual ideas and came to the conclusion that ONE and her Heavenly Father are one and the same God. The meal was great. We had the wonderful opalescent fish, which would melt in your mouth with its buttery flavor. There was a bed of kelp that the fish nestled in and it was mild and sweet. Then there was a selection of fruits and vegetables, and a basket of bread, and we washed it all down with blackberry juice. For dessert there was a bread pudding with raisins.
Tomorrow, Ann goes back to the ship and welcomes home her friends from their adventures.
THE GOD GAMES: Legend of Kor...Chapter Four
Gog was expounding, "The Wales are dying, but not quickly enough. That has meant that we still have very little food. The Wales are purposely starving us. We must strike them down so that we can gain control of the food supplies. To meet this end I am, even today, sending three more legions to kill Wales, and building a third crematorium in our mountains to handle their bodies as soon as they are dead.
"Whale the Wales!" And the crowd yelled back, "Gog! Gog! Gog!"
Gog spoke and ranted for two hours and his talk was punctuated by "Whale the Wales!" and "Gog! Gog! Gog!" by the audience.
When Rave and his family returned to their home, the parents put the children to bed, and then lay in their own bed talking together.
Molly said, "I don't know Rave, I'm not sure I trust Gog. I can't believe what he's saying about the Wales. I met a Walean woman when I went to the University of Kor. She was a lovely, gracious woman who looked at the world with love. She excelled in class-even in science and math. Her husband was a judge and I met him at a dance; he was a very loving husband.
"No, Rave, I don't believe what Gog says about the Wales. We are killing people who are very special and very religious. We'd better do something to stop this; what can we do Rave?"
"Well, first, you can shut your mouth Molly! Don't you understand that you can be killed for saying such things?"
"Rave, if we don't speak out, who will?"
"Well not us Molly. We shut up here, now and forever. Do you understand Molly? Or do I have to lock you up?"
"Oh, Rave, I won't speak out, but I want you to know that I am angry about this and obey you only because I love you."
In her heart, Molly made a promise to herself that she would find a way to make a difference; no matter the cost.
"Well, that's better woman. But remember this: you speak out and you are no longer my wife. The children will never see you again."
Molly didn't sleep that night.
________________
ANN:
I took ten minutes to refresh myself and wondered what Emons eat. I knew that there were few species of mammals on Kor, and Korians did not eat those mammals. I knew that they subsisted largely on seafood, kelp, vegetables, and grains. Their favorite drinks were fruit juices and a strong Rye whiskey. I think I can handle all of that. I might not be as quick to try sugar beets because they acted as a strong narcotic on the Korians and I'll withhold judgement on that experience until I observe the effects it has on the Korian character.
"Are you ready, Ann?"
"Yes, Lucy; actually I'm really excited to see more of your city and try some of your cuisine."
"Well, I'm taking you to my favorite restaurant, Le Span. I want you to taste our opalescent fish on a bed of kelp. On the other side, I love a mixture of fruits, vegetables, and breads, and we'll wash it down with blackberry juice. Does this sound good to you?"
"My mouth is watering and my stomach is growling, so I guess my whole being is rejoicing in the thought of your meal."
"We love to eat here, it's our favorite pass time, to meet and converse. To talk of ideas over food really helps to clarify everything. Do you find this to be true?"
"Oh yes. Why my Ed and I spend hours just exchanging ideas; we love to eat and talk. I love to eat!"
"I like to see people's faces light up; it gives me joy. The restaurants are where we go to be happy, and I get to watch so many people there.
"Here we are at Le Span."
Lucy held the door open for me. Laughter and music greeted us, and rich aromas filled the air; all of the customers seemed to be having a great time.
We were immediately seated by the maitre d' who greeted Lucy like a long-lost relative. People called out to Lucy as we walked to our table and were seated.
"Why, everyone knows you Lucy; what a wonderful feeling it must be to be so loved."
"It is a very gratifying feeling Ann, and I love them all back. Now, not all Emons love me. We, tragically, have some Emons who are Gog sympathizers; who hate me because they suspect that I lead the Emon Resistance Movement (ERM). Well, I do, but I don't hate them; but, I must speak out about their negative ideals and plans. So we are at odds. Usually they frequent their own restaurants though, so my visits here are almost universally pleasant."
"Lucy, before we get started, I must leave here after two hours in order to get back to my friends again on schedule."
"When will we meet again, Ann?"
"Tomorrow, or whenever you can accept my coming back. It is your call. When would you like me back?"
"I'd like you to come back tomorrow, early if possible. I'd like to spend the day with you and talk more about getting this planet back into sanity and happiness again,"
Then Lucy and I shared spiritual ideas and came to the conclusion that ONE and her Heavenly Father are one and the same God. The meal was great. We had the wonderful opalescent fish, which would melt in your mouth with its buttery flavor. There was a bed of kelp that the fish nestled in and it was mild and sweet. Then there was a selection of fruits and vegetables, and a basket of bread, and we washed it all down with blackberry juice. For dessert there was a bread pudding with raisins.
Tomorrow, Ann goes back to the ship and welcomes home her friends from their adventures.
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