"I have always assumed they stayed at home and continued on with their lives, but some have said time seemed to stop for them."

The water was added to the pot and the brewing process started while he spoke.

"It is possible to return home, live more of your life from right where you left it, and return here with those new memories. Time is very fluid in this place. So maybe time at home does actually stop. They might be frozen in what ever place they were in before you were brought here."

The teacups and saucers were easier to find and the tea was poured into each cup as soon as it was ready.

"I think people are just pulled in at random. I don't believe specific people are targeted... but then I have never asked one of the Gods that question."