Training makes you strong. It’s preparation for battle, even when there’s no match on the calendar. That’s what teammates are for. Mirrors. Blades. Opponents. Teachers. Fear doesn’t live here. It’s been trained out. There was no reason to worry. His apartment was warm. Sparse. Laid bare, save for the essentials. She read it as efficiency. Discipline. No excess. Strength. He was welcoming. There was no reason to worry. Drills were tough. There’s always something that makes you question your...

What do you do with journals when they’re done anyway Do you keep them for people to open one day When you make a new entry do you find...

When the snow falls Extraneous sounds hushed The cold fills your lungs As you tilt your head to the sky in wonder Stars smile back at you...