More Than It Seems

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"Lucifer"

I don't like my job. It contains too many emotions and stresses me out every hour of my life.

And that's saying a lot. I've been alive for almost too long. 

I walk around the entire building with my new ones. My helpers. A female and a male. Alexandra was the youngest one, dying at 19. A car accident. She was the one who was most afraid. And Kiet. Died at 46. Slipped on ice. He was a little stupid.

"What do you mean I died?" The most popular question out there. I started a little count for most common phrases said by the souls. I lost count of that one though.

Anyways, while walking I introduce myself, explain the basics, and quickly answer their questions until Alexandra asks the question. "What will happen to us now?" It was a timid voice, which was understandable coming from her. That was my que to start training. 

"Alright. Listen, and listen carefully. Based on your lives from your first breath to your last, you guys have a 50/50 life. You are not good but not bad either. You are both at the same time. We call you our purebreds and you are bought to me to become my new workers as Reapers. You will all start out on the fourth level and depending on how well you are taking it you can either stay or move up".

At this point I already lost Kiet. "What happens if you get 100 of good or bad?" He asked completely gone.

"If you get 100 good you are sent to God and if you get 100 bad you are sent to Satan. But since you're 50/50 you are my problem." I rudely reply. Alexandra points it out. "You're being insensitive considering we just died." I could really care less.

Thankfully a third level reaper walks by. "Anastasia!" I call out and she whips around towards us. "Yes, my lord?" She quickly walks to us and bows her head. "Anastasia, I am going to leave these two in your care now. I have a meeting with my father in 6. Show them everything and make sure they follow. Fill them in." But just as I was about to leave, I remembered to warn them. So I turn back to them.

"Look. Anastasia will teach you everything you need. But know this by heart. Starting new as a reaper is not as easy as it seems. Don't let your emotions get in the way." I study their faces a bit just so I can remember them then nod towards Anastasia and leave.

I know every part of being a Grim Reaper. Every level I know by heart. I still remember how dreadful it was in the beginning.

The first souls I ever encountered still scars me to this day. 

That.

Was a long. Time ago.