One could consider my life "mundane." High school has fallen into its usual rhythm, our senior quests were finished. But he cannot stop haunting me.
Marchon would not be the same without him, and yet, here it is still.
You would think the deceased would not pass on so quickly. People outside of the elves and fey are so burdened with unfinished business, it takes them so long to move on, but I suppose Ben was satisfied.
During one of our many adventures, Benty would ask me, "Lieryn... What are you willing to risk?"
I still remember the way he smiled at me, one night. I still remember the way I mirrored it. Perhaps he is where I learned to smile from.
"I don't know. I suppose whatever risks must be taken."
"Hmph. I knew you were gonna say that." His hands dug deep into his hoodie pockets.
"Then why would you ask such a thing?"
"I mean... If you had to risk your life to save the troupe... Would you?"
"Is that the role you need me to fulfill?"
"What?! No! I mean... I don't know. Maybe I'm overthinking it." Bentamin gnawed on his lip. He did that when he had something to say, but didn't want to say it.
"You don't need to explain yourself, if you do not wish too."
Bentamin hummed. He was content with that answer. Good. He paused for a moment before switching the subject. "Hey, Lieryn. Do you ever get stage fright?"
I chuckle slightly. "No, I am quite comfortable on stage. Do you?"
Bentamin squirms a bit. "I'm just thinking about graduation... I'm pretty used to being popular, but... that's gonna be so many people!"
"Do you plan on giving a speech?"
"Yeah... my parents want me too, at least."
That's right... Ben's family was quite influential in the halfling community.
"Would you like to rehearse it? I would be happy to assist you."
Bentamin smiled. I mirrored him as a reflex. "I'd like that. Thanks, Lieryn."
...
It truly was a wonderful speech. It went unheard.
The same tears that were shed at the graduation were shared by the funeral.
Hindsight is a powerful thing. Had I been able too, I know what risk i would take.
I would risk my life for Bentamin. Every single time.
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What Are You Willing to Risk?
Aktuelle Literatur*This is a meta fanfic that my OC, Lieryn, has written within a roleplay. Also, the cover is from an exhibit in Meow Woof, Santa Fe NM!* One must take a risk in order to succeed. I wish I could take that risk. - Hello, this is my first time publishi...
