Believe

What do you believe in Lyra?
I believe in a lot of things: fairies, sunsets, fireballs, I believe in what I want to believe in
Do you believe what people tell you?
Generally, yes
Well it's good. But, be careful.
Why?
The older people get the more they have reason to lie.
I thought only bad people lied.
Well yes, but the world is not filled with good people.
People are good enough.
Good enough, yes, but it might not be enough for you.
Mr. Alexander you are always like this.
He gave off a small smile.
Yes, I am. It's one of the problems of being old. Eventually you are no longer young.
He paused slightly, then bent down, cupping her hands in his own and gave them a comforting pat.
If nothing else, remember this. Believe in yourself, that there are things beyond what you know and that you can find them and understand them. Sometimes it'll be all you have. Make sure it's enough.
Lyra peered curiously at him, her eyes drifting slowly up and down. And then she nodded.
Okay