DEIMOS
what tried to destroy you
didn't have the strength
didn't have the strength
Several modilu flies appeared thereafter – in swarms of hues and colors, marking their way along the pitch of branches and roots in a sauntering ease; not bothered by the heat of the day, by the rush of the men discussing in consequences that may not ever be seen. But it was nice to have those calculations in order, given some modicum of direction, even when they were coated in rancor, and in some past, not disregarded, traumas. He watched the insects for a few seconds more; as their patterns and blends changed.
Then turned his head to address the courier again, aware of the weight of loss, of how the Hailstorm had bit far more into the summits and mountains than it seemed possible. The points were major ones, and the General found himself nodding. “Nor do I believe his Ascended brethren, or the Voice, would allow that to happen.” Especially not so close to war. Time was a precious resource passing away with each day; and the notions of an Ascended proof cage or prison seemed far-fetched for now; and they’d need fluid. A long sigh filtered and brimmed along his lungs again, trying to wage down the angles of frustration, with the pitfalls of all their probabilities. “I was told that the Voice can control them too.”
Then turned his head to address the courier again, aware of the weight of loss, of how the Hailstorm had bit far more into the summits and mountains than it seemed possible. The points were major ones, and the General found himself nodding. “Nor do I believe his Ascended brethren, or the Voice, would allow that to happen.” Especially not so close to war. Time was a precious resource passing away with each day; and the notions of an Ascended proof cage or prison seemed far-fetched for now; and they’d need fluid. A long sigh filtered and brimmed along his lungs again, trying to wage down the angles of frustration, with the pitfalls of all their probabilities. “I was told that the Voice can control them too.”
still you stand
sturdy and smelling of smoke
sturdy and smelling of smoke
