“I will not surrender! I did not surrender to those dogs in Germany, and I will not surrender to whatever demon you are! I am a good Christian man, fully baptized and sealed from your unholy powers! I may be dead, but I am not yours!”
Those watching fell silent as Nathan made his verbal stand. After he spoke, there was only the sound of the ever burning fires. Then all was crushed by the weight of the multitude of rolling laughter. Raven and Boneburner alike were shaking their heads and running out of breath. I wasn’t surprised to hear Nathan’s rebuttal of his arrival.
3,007 words.