🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

- Oh, thank you... - The old man sincerely thanked the young man and took a slightly more comfortable position for conversation and a meal. - Tell me, Asmidul, what motivates you to wake up in the morning?

—Hmm... Um, hmm, um... —the young man pondered, helping the miner with tea and refreshments. —Right now, I have an important research project that I must complete at all costs, but in general... I suppose it's for new experiences! New knowledge, new skills, new inventions, new experiences, new friends, or even love, heh-heh - though that's unlikely, but I still have so much to discover, create, and acquire that I can't possibly turn into inanimate matter. I wouldn't want to part with my physical form until I can confidently say: "I have accomplished everything I planned." Well, if I don't manage to do it, then... as one wise man said, "tough luck."