I wasn’t going to edit this one, the plan was to just change the title. Woops!

Sorry to say I can’t quite put my finger on why, but this is my favorite of the series. This has been an interesting experiment in backwards writing.

This installment feels like a very small story set against a very large backdrop. The narrator’s idea of getting rid of a few of the obviously already meager possessions sets a sort of defeated tone, tempered with what seems like resigned desperation, if desperation can be resigned.

I’ve noticed that sequels or prequels generally have fewer and fewer views the farther readers get from the source material. Pity.

This isn’t a complete story, but it sets a very strong atmosphere! Skillfully done, sir.