Laura Thalassa

Death

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"You and I are fated to endure one another," the horseman says softly as he moves towards me.

"Anubis. Yama. Xoltol. Vanth. Charon. Mors. Mara. Azrael—and many, many others." His eyes flick to mine. "But for you, Thanatos."

"All of creation falls to me, kismet. Kings and beggars, babies and warriors. Whales and flies, redwoods and dandelions. It all ends. And when it does, I am there to claim it. You will not stop me today, or tomorrow—you will not stop me ever. But—despite all sense, I think I do enjoy watching you try."

"The next time we meet, Lazarus, I won't be so kind to you," he warns, his wings spreading wide. "But come for me all the same. I will relish our reunion."

"Don't tell me there is something my wild-hearted Lazarus is scared of," Death says, studying my face as he steps up beside me.

"Do you not remember, kismet?" he says, tilting his head. "You told me I didn't know how to take care of you. So I learned."

"I was hoping you'd like it," he continues. "I want you to be comfortable. I gave you a reason to run last time. This time, I want to give you a reason to stay."

"I wish I could fully sense your soul the way I can other humans. I'm sure I would find that it is strange and lovely. It—you—are a mystery to me, and I am unused to mysteries."

"Though I can recall the shape of their soul, the person who gave me this coin holds no more meaning to me than anyone else.. except for you."

"I have known no one as intimately as I know you," he continues.

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