The celebrations have ended, leaving a ring of warmth in every heart. I know that some of my siblings prefer to linger in heaven, to hold that warmth close to themselves, and if that is best for them then I respect that. For me, however, it has always been necessary to go straight back to work.
To say truth, though, there is hardly enough work now to hold my attention. Grace has been deferred, and I am all but certain that Ted and Elaine are to the point where they no longer need my intervention. Even Harrington is much improved, in both his health and his familial relationships. Certainly Freya takes up a bit more of my time than the others, and I have Gabrielle and now Anna to look after, but I could easily take on two or three more charges without straining myself.
I went back to Danit this afternoon, and she laughed and shook her head when she saw me.
“I do not intend to exasperate you, Danit,” I said, only half-apologetic. I was determined to get an answer. “But I have checked on Ted and Elaine, and I am even more confident that they can stand on their own now. And Harrington—”
“You do not need to explain, and you do not exasperate me, Asa’el,” Danit interrupted me gently. “I know you well and have expected you to come back to me.” She put one wing around my shoulders. “And I have good news. I have already decided on a new charge for you.”
This was good news! “When will I begin?”
“Within the week. I think you will like this one, though you may find her outlook a challenge for a while.”
She would say no more, but it is enough that I am intrigued. In a few days I will go to meet my new charge. She also said that I should have a second new charge as well, so when a charge comes forth who needs an experienced Cupid to manage their case, I am first in line, she assures me.
How odd that I am considered an experienced Cupid! Only three years at work, and I have learned so much.
It is good that I will have new charges to work with, but I do regret that I have no collaboration projects coming up. Still, Danit has said that she wishes me to focus on my solo work, and that is fine. So long as I have work to do, I will be grateful.