Ketil fell back from the platform, the spike rupturing his
heart as it passed through his spine. His skull shattered as it hit the
concrete floor. As his long hair flew back from his head during his descent, it
was revealed that he had carved the unhallowed symbols into his forehead as
well as his torso.
“That room ran red with blood,” Ketil stated quietly as his
companions watched him, unsure what to say. “It matters not to me. It was many
years in the past. But that my family should have seen that image—that my mum
and my sister should have to see…”
“Best not to think on such things too long, Guv,” Robin
suggested, touching Ketil’s arm with surprising gentleness. “Ain’t a thing you
can do to change the past. Stiff upper lip, y’know, and soldier on.”
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Robin is right - but haven't we all wanted to change the past from time to time.
ReplyDeleteI know I have.
Same. There are a lot of things that I wish I could change.
DeleteYes, definitely nothing he can do to change that now. But, I understand why that would bother him.
ReplyDeleteOne might say it haunts him.
DeleteWhen Ketil started talking after his graphic death scene, I forgot for a moment that he was a ghost. I'm glad he's still on the scene in your story!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think Ketil tends to have a lot of presence.
DeleteHe survived the fall? I'm confused.
ReplyDeleteHe's a ghost. Or, as Robin would say, a pillar and post.
DeleteWhat a terrible way to go! And for his family to have witnessed it!
ReplyDeleteThey didn't, but pictures of the scene were leaked.
DeleteSadly, that part of it is based on a real incident.
Well done. I can well understand why he would not his family or friends to see such painful last moments. And his friend's reaction, combining gentleness and a stiff upper lip, such a great response. Wishing you a very happy new year.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :-)
DeleteI agree, that would be traumatic for his family to find.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Thanks for visiting.
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