[Gooby tea... He'll let the cup tip and watch the tea pour, setting it back down empty on its plate after.]
The field of public service is often an uphill battle, I suppose. Shall we see what else there is to be found around here, then? Unless you prefer a tea party in which the guests can't indulge in even a single cup.
I should hope so. [The thinness to his smile leaves, but the smile itself remains. Heaven is good!] I've always known it to be a much better and more wondrous place than what we've found here so far, even before things started going awry.
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The field of public service is often an uphill battle, I suppose. Shall we see what else there is to be found around here, then? Unless you prefer a tea party in which the guests can't indulge in even a single cup.
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You must know much about public service, right Father?
[ Lucas is not a priest. ]
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As a teacher rather than a figure of the church.
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Since you have such a connection to it.
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[He's not a door to door Mormon about his weirdass Catholicism...]
By comparison, I've always wanted to become a teacher and help the children of our nation learn and grow.
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[ mommy... ]
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My mother was a teacher before me and the reason why I became interested, so I think that's a very lovely compliment.
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Oh, really? You have a good relationship with her?
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I did, yes. [A nod!] I always admired her.
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[PEOPLE DIE SO MUCH.]
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I was able to have more time with her than some people are granted, at least.
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Well... I am sorry to hear it regardless, but glad for that. I suppose in real heaven we can at least be reunited with our loved ones.
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But hopefully we won't see it for a time yet.