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Those who are willing, is it because they believe that you will make them immortal someday, like yourself? I can see how that might seem worth the discomfort of it.
Oh, that's dreadful! I'm so very sorry. Slavery is a terrible practice, and you have every right to be upset if they tried to treat you that way.
Yes, quite. My would-be husband was of an impeccable pureblood line, of course, but I wanted to continue my studies. And now - well, I think I have too much of an independent spirit to be married.
All the stories I have had heard of gods and goddesses seem to be accounts of magical workings told by muggles - those without any magic of their own. Of course they don't understand, and think it miraculous. But it's quite wonderful that you can translate! Ancient languages are a special interest of mine, although in recent years I've spent most time with Akkadian.
I've heard that the rulers are murdering us one by one for some unknown nefarious ritual, or that we are in a menagerie for the entertainment of some cosmic observer, or some strangeness about Preya being the realm that ties together all others. None of them are very convincing.