Auden’s Blessing
Since then, I still went to Loki’s house to see him every day. Apart from seeming a little wounded in spirit after his confession that day, he soon returned to his usual self. Whenever I asked about his injuries, he always gave the same answer:
“This little wound? Just wash it with some water and it’ll be fine.”
I asked again whether his head still hurt and if it would leave a scar. He replied,
“What’s wrong with a man having a scar?”
His answers left me both amused and exasperated.