canon is The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers

[whatcanailthee]

Do not think me ungrateful for this second chance at life; it is inestimably preferable to the alternative.

I merely cannot help but wonder: why?

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[missbarrow]

I've learned that sometimes it's better not to ask, and instead to take advantage of every moment of this you're granted.

But I've always been curious, too, so here's to calling the kettle black.

[whatcanailthee]

I am cursed with boundless curiosity. I cannot help but to ask, even as I avail myself of these moments I previously did not have.

[missbarrow]

I'm not sure it's a curse so much as a blessing.

Can I ask what you seek to do with these moments?

[whatcanailthee]

I would hope to write. But I am not certain it will be feasible.

[udugan]

She likes you. That's why.

[whatcanailthee]

Is that all it takes? Affection?

[udugan]

Sure. People do crazy things out of affection all the time, and this isn't even that crazy.

[whatcanailthee]

Perhaps it seems less so when it is someone else. When it is not happening to you.