Challenge #300: In Whispers
The room was silent, cold and dark. He knelt on the floor in a never-ending vigil.
The entire world was asleep when he finally spoke.
“All the deaths, all these sacrifices - my name has been dragged through the mud of this conflict. My shadow on the wall is dark and long. I don’t know if I can live with myself, and they’re coming for me. Uncertainty follows me, but I want to lead with integrity.”
Kougaiji looked up at her, tears streaking his face.
“Mother. I wish you were able to tell me it’s all right, just once more.”
The entire world was asleep when he finally spoke.
“All the deaths, all these sacrifices - my name has been dragged through the mud of this conflict. My shadow on the wall is dark and long. I don’t know if I can live with myself, and they’re coming for me. Uncertainty follows me, but I want to lead with integrity.”
Kougaiji looked up at her, tears streaking his face.
“Mother. I wish you were able to tell me it’s all right, just once more.”