"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. This is my command: Love each other.
If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.
If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.'
If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also." -John 15:16-20
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Itsuka: "You had it for a second!"
Underneath the blanketing cover of leaves, the two opposing, well toned women are not fighting, but trying to awaken the opportunity for them to have a fair battle.
Icythis: "Huh..."
Itsuka: "If you don't mind me asking, what memories are you focusing on?"
