TODAY · ENKIDU · MESOPOTAMIAN
The body decided. You are still deciding.
Enkidu caught you mid-tally, still running the numbers on something your body already settled. The cost has been paid and you keep checking the receipt.
THE LIE YOU FEED YOURSELF
I just want to make sure it was worth it before I move on.
THE TRUTH
You want someone else to confirm it so you can stop being the only one who had to choose.