Michael and Arthur sat drinking their beers. Arthur asking Michael many questions and Michael giving vague evasive answers. Then with only a swallow left in his bottle, Michael jumped out of his chair and stood in front of the fireplace. His expression took on a serious look as he spoke to Arthur. "Lets get down to business, shall we! The reason I am here is because your spirit reached out to the cosmos and as a result, I was summoned. You may not be aware of it yet, but you will be. Your spirit has languished a long time watching you muddle through your life. You have been given a great many choices over the years that could have led you to a much different life from the one you presently lead. But with your free will, you have arrived at this point! What I propose to you is that we take a little journey that involves reviewing your choices, past, present and future, and play a little game of 'what if'! Might you be agreeable to that suggestion?" "I've never been much of a game player! I don't know if I like this idea you propose. I am not really in the mood to pursue your suggestion. If what I think has happened is true, you are just a manifestation of me drinking more beer than I usually do and that I will sleep it off with no memory of you in the morning!" "You might like to think that, Arthur, but I have news for you. Tonight, this is not going to be your choice, now! I had hoped you would be more agreeable, but since you are showing this reluctance, I am forced to invoke my right to take charge and bring you with me, willing or not! Should you attempt to resist, there will be serious consequences for you! I would rather not elaborate on what might befall you. I will let your imagination take care of those details!" With a deep sigh of resignation, Arthur said, "Very well. Where do we begin?" "For your comfort, you should get dressed in warmer clothes. Perhaps a jacket and warm boots? Some of these situations might give you a chill." "So this is going to be patterned after the Charles Dickens novel. Are you one of three ghosts? Something like that?" "While I will admit there may be some similarities to that story, your experiences will be quite different from that one. I'm your only guide tonight. What you do tomorrow will be left entirely up to you, but you must complete this entire experience! The higher powers have taken an interest in you and felt is was necessary to give you a nudge in a more positive, inspired direction. One that might lead you to unleash the creative and productive potentials you were born with. One side effect might be that your ego might get a much needed boost. For right now, we need to get going! Please! Get dressed in some warmer clothes so we can be on our way!" M4 characters. Rendered in Poser pro 11.1. Post work in Photoshop 7. Thank you for taking a peek! Your support is greatly appreciated!