Why, Yrael?" it said, as the last of the dark gave way to silver, and the shining sphere of metal sank slowly to the ground. "Why?""Life," said Yrael, who was more Mogget than it ever knew. "Fish and fowl, warm sun and shady trees, the field mice in the wheat, under the cool light of the moon.

πŸ“– Garth Nix

🌍 Australian  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ July 19, 1963
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"Why, Yrael?" it asked as darkness faded and the sun set, with a shiny metal sphere sinking slowly to the ground. "Why?" The question hints at curiosity or seeking a reason behind Yrael's actions or existence.

Yrael responds cryptically, saying "Life," suggesting that life itself β€” including creatures like fish, birds, mice, and natural beauty β€” is the true answer or purpose. His words evoke the richness and diversity of life that he embodies or represents, much like a mysterious or wise figure steeped in the natural world.

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