It's a choice, of course …

"How can you stand it?!?" Nour asked …

The decrees were challenged in other reigns …

He raised his hand and then stood up …

He nodded, still silent …

He was done paying attention …

"Pity a fella if he even slows down … “

"Why go to all of the trouble … “

"You're dark, bruh," Charlotte whispered …

“ … I couldn't do it - all of that recon … “

It was humble, but it would do …

"Got a little sloppy with the search yesterday … ”

… she lit a couple of candles …

The gift was good, and that was the problem …

… he sucked at the whole affirmations thing …

Their days would change …

They sipped silently, lost in thought …

Two of the fog brains in the back row perked up …

“ … my job is to repair and adjust … “

Death just stared …