These Clay Feet

Clarity Scifiroots

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Character(s): Josh/Sam

Written for TWW100 Challenge 98—Leaving

Disclaimers apply. Title inspired by a line in “Dante’s Prayer” by Loreena McKennitt

Summary: Surprisingly it wasn’t Josh who left.

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“You know, it’s funny. I always thought you’d be the one to leave.”

Josh looked up from his desk to find Sam standing in the doorway. It was late. Josh felt drained. “Please, Sam,” he begged softly.

Sam shook his head slowly. “Can’t you see the irony? I was always begging you to stay.” He smiled tightly. “But I’m the one going, aren’t I?”

Josh could recall the whispered pleas that had filtered into dreams during his recovery after Rosslyn. He wished he could go back, make things right.

“Don’t say you’re sorry,” Sam whispered harshly.

Josh hung his head.

~ * Fin * ~