Aid in the Dark
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You were at my side in an instant, an angel of light and beauty so magnificent that even now I cannot put it to words. You fell to your knees and cradled my head in your lap. I barely heard the slight pop of a vial being uncorked, but a second later a liquid coolness touched my lips, wet my mouth, and slid down my throat. The relief was instant, the agony I felt mere seconds before banished almost completely. The sudden contrast was so stark that I nearly fell to weeping right there. As it was I felt a few tears slip from my eyes and slide down my face to my ears.
It took me some time to regain my composure. You were patient as a saint and waited until I was ready to continue. And when I was, your smile was beatific, radiant to my eyes. You'd just saved my life, and I didn't want to tear my eyes away.
You took the decision from me. You turned and began walking again, this time on a path that slanted slightly upward. I watched you go for just a moment, and then once again I followed you into the darkness.
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Jim Stitzel
Perhaps she does. She's a wise and experienced traveler of the dark, after all. Perceptive and intuitive. But perhaps not. Or, at least, perhaps not yet. Time will tell the tale.
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In Nights Arms
Well, I had to go and start from the beginning after I read this.
I'm totally interested. In my mind this is all so shady and unclear, which I quite enjoy.
Also, after reading it all at once i feel like I got left on a cliffhanger there.
- #3154 Posted 7 years ago
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Jim Stitzel
That's because you did. The story isn't finished yet. Fortunately. :)
- #3155 Posted 7 years ago
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The sweet blossoming of love from friendship. Care and benevolence go a long way. Does she even know, though?