When Nadio emerged from the entrance of the roof of the dwelling, he saw the çatalhöyükans had assembled a defence force which stood in lines across the rooftops facing in the settlement’s direction. He imagined some kind of Republic force must be approaching.
He tried to approach the lines of çatalhöyükan defenders, but was stopped by Notseldduh.
“Back inside,” said the healer. “It isn’t safe here.”
“If you trusted in the gods, you wouldn’t be so afraid,” said Nadio.
“We are the same,” said Notseldduh. “We both believe that life is suffering. The only difference is that, for me, desire causes suffering and to free myself from desire will bring me true contentment in this life. You have been told by those who wish you to suffer on their behalf that, if you suffer for them in this life,
