September 18, 2021, 01:41 AM
Yes,he confirmed with a comforting lick to the forehead.
Very dangerous.Hyacinth couldn’t explain how exactly and he didn’t wish to. Not now, nor did he ever. He just needed to focus on leading his son away as quickly as possible.
He paused, however, when he saw a little girl approach.
Wait-!The warning came to late. A horrified scream came from her as she set her eyes on the deceased, and that triggered wailing from Hermes. Hyacinth tried to soothe the two with promises that things would be ok, but they seemed to be drowned out by their terror.
He felt as though he had no control over the situation until Erzulie came. A welcome arrival for sure. He’d breathe a sigh of relief had all his breath not been caught in his throat.
The woman’s comfort towards Hermes was followed by his own. The combined effort calmed his son somewhat, though he still choked on the occasional sob. It was easier to usher him away.
Hyacinth turned to Erzulie and nodded at her suggestion. To her question he replied
I—He briefly glanced at the shaken children.
I wish they hadn’t seen it.
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we’ll go to a place that is safe from greed, anger, and boredom - by Hyacinth - September 11, 2021, 09:09 AM
RE: we’ll go to a place that is safe from greed, anger, and boredom - by Coraline - September 11, 2021, 09:46 AM
RE: we’ll go to a place that is safe from greed, anger, and boredom - by Hermes - September 11, 2021, 05:04 PM
RE: we’ll go to a place that is safe from greed, anger, and boredom - by Erzulie - September 11, 2021, 05:15 PM
RE: we’ll go to a place that is safe from greed, anger, and boredom - by Hyacinth - September 18, 2021, 01:41 AM
RE: we’ll go to a place that is safe from greed, anger, and boredom - by Erzulie - September 27, 2021, 04:30 PM