"Of course we'd keep coming back to Earth after we die, in one form or another. We've been here before, and we'll be here again. It's all a big learning experience."
"Learning experience."
He stared thoughtfully out across the pond for a moment, before taking one last drag and flicking the cherry from the cigarette's tip. The amber moon was almost full now, drawing him in. It felt too good to go back inside.
"What were you last time?" Turning towards his companion, his expression one of friendly skepticism commingled with sincere curiosity. "What did you learn?"
"I don't remember."