Held Light, Held Close
He said it like a child blaming the furniture for the bruise, as if time were the aggressor and he were defending himself.
Leo’s mouth twitched, the corner lifting in that minimal way he had, his version of obvious amusement. “The calendar has been winning since the beginning of time.” The statement landed with the weight of philosophy, of truth so fundamental it was almost funny, delivered with Leo’s particular deadpan that made it impossible to tell whether he was joking, serious, or both.
Nao added, his voice soft but certain, contributing to the collective wisdom being offered. “Time is undefeated.” The words simple, absolute, the kind of statement that ended arguments because there was
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