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Weaving the Threads

Chapter 22: Two to Tango: Renga Two, Part Two

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

Pandora's Box, or Rising Action, Falling Action -- Part Two

I attempt to fight -
Defend my friend and take fault,
But to no avail.
I accept it was my blame,
But try to be strong in heart.

My feelings of guilt -
Sown from mistakes made by me.
But the worst has come.
I look my friend in the eye -
And I come to say goodbye.

My resolve ignites -
I must correct my mistakes.
I will work harder.
I must keep moving forward -
Some job is waiting for me.

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I rise in ranking -
I push hard around the clock,
No more work mishaps.
At last, I have found a place!
The museum awaits me.

All is quiet now -
No disruptions have occurred.
It is too silent.
My responsibility?
I find it nice and peaceful.

But he would return -
Like a shadow in the night,
A gem was taken.
Chaos disrupted all peace,
With Pandora ruling it.

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I renew myself -
My armor is green not blue;
My own chrysalis.
My soft armor gleams in black;
Soon to have its own deep tears.

I scowl like a wolf -
My pack must work with that thief!
One thief against more.
My memory is a haze -
I was taken by a clan.

I watch like a hawk-
Whatever his choices say,
I will be ready.
I now sit weary and caged.
I wait for something to come.

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The paths twist and wind-
I move fast every which way,
As solemn duty.
I have no box or treasure-
Life is all that I have left.

I think about him-
And wonder what happened to him.
I hope he is well.
I think about him and pause;
Does he know where I am now?

I will look for Dave.
That is my vow, no matter-
No matter the cost.
I will see Rupert again.
I have faith that he will come.

Notes:

A/N: The two-parter for this renga between Dave and Rupert will conclude on a hopeful note, for it is said that when Pandora opened the box, all of the horrors and terrors and fears and monsters of the world were unleashed, but there was one element that remained from within; hope.

References:
-That box of Pandora's likes to move around a lot, and so does Henry.

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