[ IP ] And we sat , and we talked , and the world went by

There was a thin moment of silence where time had slowed, and the sheer chill that surrounded us had become irrelevant. The world was empty, but full. Glancing up, the tall figures that towered over us filled us with a demeaning sense of triviality. 
 
 We were too small; the world too big. It was an apprehensive thought, but I felt strangely comforted by it. 
 
 `` Hey''. 
 I looked over at her, and she continued. 
 `` Did you feel that?'' 
 I nodded, assuming she too had come to the same realization as I. 
 `` It's a scary thought, right? If we were to just suddenly cease to exist, would we impact this place in any way?'' 
 
 The question struck me, and I took some time to think. I could feel her eyes pinning me down, awaiting an answer that could resolve her. I peered back up at her, and placed my hand on hers. 
 
 `` If we were to not exist, this world, our world, and the way you and I see it, could not exist. How could it?'' 
 
 She gave me a confused look at first, but slowly her face smoothed out, and a smile widened across her face. We both looked forward, content with each others company and the seemingly insignificant role we filled in this grandiose and enigmatic world. 
 
 And we sat, and we talked, and the world went by. 
 
 

