Someone Else's Kingdom, BOOK II - Scene XCIX
The new born child lay there, crying healthily, its long, monkey-like tail bouncing with life, like its hands and eyes and feet. Liofia lay there tired, but relieved. Whilst Julen, much more emotional, looked down at the two with joy. The dainty hut, in this unmarked paradise, now an idyllic scene of father, mother and child. As Goola, Gelkin and Luteeay re-entered to join the three, the picture expanded from family to tribe. A tiny civilisation in the great outer world. A little harvest set aside for the continuation of Man. "Now it's all over," opined Luteeay, "You'll have to return to the old world, to start it all again. With this fresh life." He looked around at the others, as if excluding himself from the prospect. His barky age in distinct contrast to the youthful saplings he was directing. "Only in time, once you're ready," he then quickly redressed, noting Liofia's exhaustion. The craggy feet around her eyes on her glowing skin sug...