To Build a Home

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2021-01-25
Series Updated:
2021-02-13
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Never mind that he won’t be of age for another year-and-then-some. Never mind that he’s sixteen with bandages still wrapped around his chest and a more intimate knowledge of war than these men will ever have. He wasn’t old enough for his first Agni Kai. He isn’t old enough for the crown. No one batted an eye then, they don’t now. The prayer shawl is a familiar weight on his shoulders. 

(Youth is no excuse, the generals hiss to one another.

You will learn respect, a palm of flames says.) 

[Or: the war is over and it should be a relief.]

Titles taken from and inspired by ‘To Build a Home’ by The Cinematic Orchestra

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