Friday, 11 September 2015

Its Name Is Consistency



I was about fifty moments into my nightly sword sharpening when Hayer had one of her usual bouts of unreasonableness.

“Every night. Every FUCKING night.”

“Consistency provides assurance.” I told her, as I did every time she began her bout.

“How come the damn thing isn’t gone by now? You sharpen it so damn much it’s a miracle there’s any sword left!”

This was a new take, and I needed a moment to think up a statement she would accept.

“Consistent sharpening techniques allow-“

She suddenly lunged towards me, and I reacted.

I reset my count and started sharpening afresh.

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