Ashtan is far from empty, but we do not deny the End of things. We know that time is short and that there is much to do. But Ashtan is full of love and life and heartache and friendship and stories just the same.

I find that our home is a fractured mirror, too - and what folk see when they are here is a reflection of what they bring to her. I am saddened, but unsurprised, that you saw emptiness reflected back at you, because it is what is in your heart and contributions here. Empty.

Follow your path, dear Talo. I hope you like what you find.

Theosis Shiva

Penned by my hand on the 15th of Chronos, in the year 1018 AF.