"I'm trying," she sniffed. "But it gets harder each time you leave."
The helicopter blades whipped overhead sending her hair into a frenzied dance around them both.
"I know it does, but I'm careful and I'm tough. I will return to you, just as I have before."
"But what if you don't, Mama? What if you don't come home?"
"If I don't come back Je' then the powers will move on to you and your Granny Loo will train you further in their use. But have faith in my love. Know that I will do everything in my power to come back to you."
faith in love...
ReplyDeletea sweet thing, and dangerous thing.
Sweet little excerpt.
Thanks K! It sure can be, both sweet and dangerous...
ReplyDeleteThe Zaftig lives... hopefully... hmmmm... wonderful pull-you-in scene.
ReplyDelete:) Thanks Savanna! The Zafting is trying to find a way out, that's for sure...
ReplyDeleteTouching moment, beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nara!!
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