Fifth time point

[koschei_oakden]

Koschei sat on the steps to the planetarium. The sun was just beginning to set and his shift was now over. With his head bent to his knees and his arms wrapped around his shins, Koschei couldn't see the sun setting. It didn't matter. He wasn't paying attention to anything outside his own mind. He'd barely made it out of work, before giving in to what he perceived as his greatest weakness. Koschei tried to keep the drums secret, but, in most ways, he was still a boy. Now, he was a boy in pain.

It was not a good day. dum dum dum dum

It was a day for the drums. dum dum dum dum

The never-ending drum beat was loud today. dum dum dum dum

Today, the drums almost seemed to speaking. DUM DUM DUM DUM

Koschei hated days like today. He feared the message of the drums. They always seemed to speak of anger, pain, and even violence. Koschei hated the persistence of the drums, even at their most quiet. At their most quiet, they weren't peaceful, but ominous, whispering of tragedies to come. Koschei tried not to listen.

Koschei knew, if he listened too closely, he might go mad...or worse.


[OTA Feel free to question, comfort, or harass Koschei. :D]

Comments

[koschei_oakden]

"Everything. I want to see the universe and study it. I'm a scientist," Koschei said. "That sounds interesting. Why do ride horses? Haven't they invented machines yet?"

[spitfireprincess]

Sakura shook her head trying to fight off the dizziness. "No, they still read by candle light. I don't think they had electricity. It was a nice place though."

Sometimes simplicity was best.

[koschei_oakden]

Koschei grimaced. "I prefer more advanced places."

Koschei was both observant and intelligent. He noticed her shaking her head and frowned.

"Is something wrong?"

[spitfireprincess]

"Oh, I just feel a little dizzy but I'm fine." Her next step wavers slightly making her pause as she regains her balance.

"I'm sorry. I really am fine." Sakura's voice is softer than before but she still manages to smile.