Looooong day ahead, so I'm putting this up now.

For the Scatterlings and Orphanages Africander Fiction Challenge by ludditerobot.

For all previous parts, go here.
Continued from Part 21.


“I would think that Mr. Harris would want to talk to Dave first, since he will be traveling this evening,” I remarked.

Dave waved a hand to indicate that he was perfectly fine with the order. “Harris and I will probably be talking awhile since we’ve got to plan everything out. It’s faster to talk to you first.”

“If you say so,” I responded doubtfully as I got to my feet.

“I’ll take care of the bowls,” Dave said. “Better leave the damp cloth on wrapped around your wrist for awhile.”

I looked down at my wrist in surprise. I had utterly forgotten that the cloth was there.

( You do not make history. You can only hope to survive it... )

It is with great sadness that I read Andreas Katsulas died today at age 59. Most of you Babylon 5 freaks know him as G'Kar, the character who really was the heart of the whole show. 

( Remembering Katsulas on Babylon 5 )

So far, Bill Mumy (damn, I do love that man) is the only one who has a personal message up on his Web site, although to be fair, not everyone on the cast even has an a Web site. 

So, in honor of Katsulas, today's Babylon 5 ElJay Cut Text Quote is one from G'Kar. As it so happens, it's very appropriate.

For the Scatterlings and Orphanages Africander Fiction Challenge by ludditerobot.

For all previous parts, go here.
Continued from Part 22.

Mr. Harris’s sudden change in demeanor left me confused and intensely worried for my personal safety. He had gone from open friendliness, to malevolent anger, to weary acceptance in the course of moments, with no hint or warning when one emotion would supplant the next.

I mumbled my agreement to do as he bid, and quickly turned to escape the hut and my close proximity to a man that was clearly unstable. As I crossed the threshold, however, I couldn’t resist one final look over my shoulder.

Instinct guided my eyes to the carved hyena mask on the wall and I shivered at the sight.

( You have let them distract you. Blind you with hate. You cannot see the battle for what it is. We are fighting to save one another, and we must realize we are not alone. We rise and fall together, and some of us must be sacrificed if all are to be saved. Because, if we fail in this, then none of us will be saved... )