In the Midnight Garden

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The woman came again to the castle today.

She offered up a way to ease my suffering to forget the blood of that terrible night—so much blood.

What she wants in return is something that I can contend with in this life and after.

All in exchange to not see her bloodstained tears close for the final time.

To not wish vengeance upon those responsible.

To not look at a rose and only see its thorns.

If I agree to her request, there is no turning back from the path I shall pave. Death would be better than to be without her.