[could it be different? might something so fundamental about them become so different in xistentia? janus looks at the woman thoughtfully. it seems like something that might have implications later, and they're not sure they like it, as comfortable as they are in the boring assumptions of hunter existence.

but their attention swings back around when they reach the checkout and a baby starts crying in his mother's arms there in the queues. they smile a little.]

That would be valuable, [they say.] I know I tend to dwell on sad endings more often than happy beginnings. I suppose it would be nice for there to be some kind of indication that the important experiences of life don't all end with childhood. [they grin at her, then settle the ice cream container on the belt.]