We came to a stop at last in front of a three storey mansion. Well, at the very least, its wrought iron gates. There were twin doves carved into the design of the gate which each dove facing upward as if in anticipation of flight. My guide gestured me to go in. I stepped forward and the gate swung automatically open in greeting. I took a few more steps forward before looking back. My guide was gone. I guess that was where we were meant to part. I turned back and continued forward to the door counting the steps. On the 75th step, I stood face to face with the door. Unsure of what to do, I knocked.
"Enter," a voice sounded.
I looked for a door knob and found that there was none. I pushed the door lightly and it refused to move. Puzzled, I put more force onto the hand that was placed on the door. When it still did not move, I looked at the door one more time in detail. A clean white slate. That's what it looks like. There seems to be words inscribed on the door. I tried to make them out but they were in a language that I didn't understand. I traced the writing with my finger and felt the door slip. So it was a sliding door? I felt confused but entered nonetheless. Stepping into the room, I came to face another man. Upon seeing my face, he smiled.
"Welcome to my humble abode. My name is Fai Hiler. What may I do for you?"
"Um, I just followed a person who told me to come here. I am Rick Nathan."
"I am well aware. Please, have a seat." Fai said gesturing to the empty seat in front of him.
I walked uncertainly forward and sat on the chair. Fai continued to smile at me, waiting for something.
"I could read your mind and answer all your questions for you. However, it would be rude for me to do so. Voice your questions, and I will answer them. Do not fear me, for you have yet to wrong me of intention."
With that, our conversation started. A conversation full of unimaginable ideas, unbelievable facts and undeniable truth.
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