poison

On this, the day of our deity of purification, we gather to give special thanks to our beloved Sun. As an offering to our great Father, we will today surrender nine human lives. As Hårga takes, so Hårga gives. Thus, for every newblood sacrificed, we will dedicate one of our own. That is: four newbloods, four Hårgans, and one to be chosen by our Queen. Nine in all, to die and be reborn in the great and just Cycle.

I mean, look. I realize that every slayer comes with an expiration mark on the package. But I want mine to be a long time from now, like a cheeto. If there were just a few good descriptions of what took out the other slayers, maybe it would help me to understand my mistake, to keep it from happening again.

Bonus:

“does this one spark joy?” she shouts at the restless audience, they boo in response

worried husband