08-28-2008, 12:34 AM
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He was comforted, however slightly, by the response. Of course, Ahren always said he was all right, just like the hybrid did. He didn't know if it was another lie for his sake, but he chose to believe it anyway. Maybe he needed to. No one else could die because of him.
Laruku did not know how much time had past or what all had happened while he drifted aimlessly in his own mind. He did not remember his prior conversation with Ahren, but his chest swelled like he did.
You'll get better,he said, sincerely believing it. For better or worse, he no longer believed he would die either. There were a thousand explanations. God, maybe. The devil and angels. His daughter. Irony. Bad luck. The latter two he believed the most, but the end result was all the same. Sometimes, lies became the truth.
Laruku did not know how much time had past or what all had happened while he drifted aimlessly in his own mind. He did not remember his prior conversation with Ahren, but his chest swelled like he did.
Do you believe in God?he asked suddenly.