The House of Bells,
Nishima
"I'm proud of you, Shima. Remember what I taught you, and don't ever let them take your dreams away." - Yeddim's first and last words
He looks as if he's only asleep, but I know Yeddim always sleeps standing up. I am looking at his back, but I know that if I circle to his front, I will see a tiny river of blood flowing from his chest.
I am horrified that I did this, just for the sake of power and knowledge.
I had to run, and I run all the way to the barracks. People are giving me strange looks, but I don't care. I reach our quarters and try to hide in my bunk and what little sanctuary it could offer me.
My unit mates are crowding around me, asking me what's wrong. Can't they see that I obviously don't want to talk about it?
In a rare act of kindness, cousin Rae ushers everyone out. Finally, a bit of privacy.
"Okay, Shima. They're all gone. Now spill."
I sigh. So this is the price.
I have to tell her what I've become.
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