“Immortality,” Tanavast said, his voice echoing the thunder from above. “I offer it to you, Talenel.” “Ah,” Taln said. “No, thank you. With all due respect.” “… Excuse me?” Tanavast said. “Isn’t this what all men secretly want?” “I have heard too many stories,” Taln said. “Living out those eons doesn’t suit men well. Though if you have a new pair of sandals, I wouldn’t mind those.”
