Hallows Eve - Parts XXIV - XXVI

“Suppose instead,” the other said, “Their homes they never left. Demanding nothing of themselves Inept and weak, bereft.

“Would that not make for crueler fate? You’ve far more grit to give! I’d see you hurl it one last time Again I’d see you live!”

The party stirred amidst his words They sat and they considered Have they in age renounced themselves? Were they indeed so withered?