" The man was staring directly at him now, a curious expression on his face, half smiling, half quizzical. Instantly Eager had a sense of certainty far deeper than anything he had experienced so far. " I have it too!" he exclaimed. " I am a part of this Earth, aren't I? Just like the birds and the trees and the people - I am." " Om." said his companion.Unseen by them, a blossom fell. "