Enki,
I warned you about your foolish kindness more than once; you made the gods jealous—a monstrous feat. Your greatest curse was your heart, too forgiving of this world and the people in it. I wish you had listened to me. Humans are weak creatures, and no matter how much you love them, you must distrust them as your only defense against betrayal. It's ironic that I'll never know if you truly trusted me. It always felt like you thought I was a danger to your brother. But, my dear Enki, your brother is a beautiful monster, and I have no fear of a monster betraying me.
Do not fear, pure one. My niece remembers you fondly; she loved your visits to my city. That nickname you gave her—"Zurie," wasn't it? I'll make sure she knows it was her favorite visitor who gave it to her.
Sleep well, Princess.
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