Servant of the Axe - Winter Months

Chapter Type:  Character Development

"Rhishi, no!  That's EVIL." Kismet said.

Madonna had different objections.  "That is lax and lazy.  Did you get Sloth points for it?"

"Arrogant." Tarantula said, "What makes you think you'll live to see spring, let alone when that child grows into an adult?"

"The choices," I said, "are his to make.  If the curse is approved, only then will fate begin weaving our destinies so that they meet."

Madonna snorted.  "Women bring men into the world; when they have to, they take them out as well.  Isn't that a saying worldwide?"

I shrugged.  "I notice it more among the poor than the rich.  And what manner of mother doesn't love her children?"

"Some women choose duty and honor over love." Tarantula said.

"No, we're getting away from the point, here." Kismet said.  "Rhishi, you can't kill that kid.  You don't even know him."

"He will be an adult before that comes to pass." I said.