Pride 14: The Quick and Painful Death

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PRIDE  I hate to admit it but I was proud for my little human. The look on her face when she saw the monitor resonated through the small area. Jess was beaming with delight that I felt quite drawn to her. Maybe positive emotions attract demons because we have none of those?  Whatever it was, I found myself standing like Tomas and my brother clapping enthusiastically for her win. It was such a mundane thing, cheering for a competition that I wasn’t included in. Yet, her victory felt like my own.  “She’s really good!” Tomas said when we made our way out to wait for Jess. Gluttony nods still munching on his snacks. “I’m quite impressed. No wonder she’s Pride’s girl.”  I remain quiet not feeling the need to express my thoughts.  Pride’s girl. Hmm... I like the sound of that. “What a jo

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