The Lotus Shadow (WilliamEst)
«May your path be bright», he whispered the ritual words.
Then Est did the same, pouring river water from a silver jug over William's hands.
«May your heart be free»
They looked at each other, and in their gaze was all the unspoken history. Everything that had been between them: fear, silence, warmth, despair - it had all found its place and settled.
«Ready?», asked William.
«Ready», Est nodded.