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Patricia Reding
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A Genuine Tragedy
A tragedy isn't merely the consequence of bad things happening. Rather, a tragedy exists when one is faced with two options that do not allow for the "right" response to both. From time to time, life presents us with such circumstances. Here, one could argue that the thugs who had infiltrated Lucy's camp are faced with a tragedy, as Broden makes their options clear: (1) harm the child and likely, as a consequence, die; or (2) release the child, take Broden as their captive, and (presumably) live on - at least for a time. The second option will not get the men what they desire from Lucy's camp, and they will be forced to face Zarek's wrath upon their return to Chiran. Perhaps their lives will then be forfeit . . . What genuine tragedies have you had to face?
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Broden raised himself to his full height. He exhaled slowly. “I am Zarek’s son.” His voice, though barely above a whisper, seemed to fill the camp.
“Oh, great Ehyeh! Oh, dear Good One!” Lucy cried.
“Right, the man laughed, “Zarek’s son.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Ha ha ha. I’m tuh believe that?” The man, who’d temporarily loosened his grip on his captive, pulled her head back, yet again.
Whimpering, Calandra watched Broden, the tears in her eyes glistening.
“It’s true. Lilith was my mother. She was in Chiran with Zarek. When she returned, she carried me.”
“What’s yer name?”
“I’m Broden.”
The man lifted his chin. “Broden,” he repeated.
“That’s right. Who’re you?”
“Kader.”
“Let her go, Kader. She can’t do anything for you. She can’t do anything to you. She’s of no value to you and could be of no service to you. She can’t get the twins. They’re not here.”
“Where are they?”
“I told you. We don’t know. They just . . . left.”
The man chuckled, menacingly. “I don’ believe you.”
“Actually, I don’t see that you’ve much choice. You’re in no position to negotiate. If you kill that child, you’ll die before you can take another breath. If instead, you take me as your hostage, you’ll live to see another day.”
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