A Heavy Loss

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"Haha, come on, why are you crying now? Don't be like that! Just because you stumbled into the floor it doesn't mean it's the end of the world, Luck. Come on, I'll help you stand back up."

"Big brother…"

"In life you'll stumble down all the time, it's part of… well, of living and growing up as a person. But don't worry, stumbling down and standing back up is something we all do."

"Don't…"

"Eventually, you'll fall so many times you'll grow used to it! And then, you'll learn to better walk down the path you've chosen."

"Please…"

"You'll become much stronger… I know it. Much stronger than anybody in our village, stronger than even dad."

"Don't leave me…"

"Ah, that's one nasty bug bite, but don't worry, I've got myself the perfect mixture of herbs for those nasty bites! Come here! Ahahaha, it hurts a bit, but you've gotta grit your teeth and the pain will go away eventually."

"This is not fair…"