"There is tranquility after battle. When the chemical bursts that allow us to perform such violence have ebbed, and before full comprehension of what has happened and what it must mean for the future has risen to the surface of our thoughts."
Does not have to pertain to a really battle fought in the field or on a pirate ship. It can pertain to an ugly argument, when emotion is high. It can be like an "Oh shit moment" Did I really say that?
Even if a person apologizes and is granted forgiveness, there is no undoing, is there? LIKE the physical battle.
And a little later in the story,
"But eventually, the chemicals recede, and the thoughts rise, like the unforgiving tides. "
Great comments from riinicat:
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"There is tranquility after battle. When the chemical bursts that allow us to perform such violence have ebbed, and before full comprehension of what has happened and what it must mean for the future has risen to the surface of our thoughts."
Does not have to pertain to a really battle fought in the field or on a pirate ship. It can pertain to an ugly argument, when emotion is high. It can be like an "Oh shit moment" Did I really say that?
Even if a person apologizes and is granted forgiveness, there is no undoing, is there? LIKE the physical battle.
And a little later in the story,
"But eventually, the chemicals recede, and the thoughts rise, like the unforgiving tides. "
Good job!
Waiting for Monday's addition to the story.
Riinicat