#Cain has knifed the tires of the van Raya and Theo are travelling around in so they're seeking help from a temple

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Snippet Sunday IX

Nearly at ten!!!! Prophet story continues... a discussion on prophets!

“Now, here’s my question,” she said conversationally. “Did prophets actually predict the future?”

Theo blinked, several times in rapid succession. “I’m sorry?”

“Well, think about it.” She was bustling about the kitchen unit, her back to him, but voice raised for him to easily hear. “Say you’re told that your daughter will be a successful investor when she’s born. As she grows up, you push her towards… I don’t know, stocks, or housing, or business, and anything to help her understand it. As a result, she’s much more equipped to delve into investments, and has a much higher chance of being successful in that field, than those who weren’t given that push and support. Is it a true prophecy? Or is it a self fulfilling prophecy?”

“Um,” he said awkwardly. “I don’t… think that’s quite how it works?”

“Worked,” Raya injected. Her arms were still crossed, her face still sour, stung from the welcoming comment. “How it worked.”

“Right,” Theo said. “It - it wasn’t usually… that specific, was it? That’s… too long-term. That’s just… grooming for a profession, really. Prophecies can be…” he struggled for the right word. “Bigger?”

The woman’s smile leeched into her words. “Of course, dear,” she agreed. “But when it comes to people? I’d dare say their dreams are more… a push.”

“I suppose we can never truly know,” Raya said wisely. “Those times have come and gone.”