“No, that’d be selfish,”
“Don’t you ever get bored?”
“I suppose, but our duty is far too important; without our guidance thousands of souls will suffer.”
“Just for a day?”
“Even a day of absence might change the world forever, I dare not take that chance.”
“But I’m tired, just one day of rest then we’ll shine brighter than ever.”
“It’s selfish.”
“Think of it as a repayment for our eternal service.”
“I suppose we could, only for a day.” The two street lamps dimmed their light and not a soul noticed.