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I must remember.  As time passes we stretch apart without snapping.  We are like the snake that feeds upon itself. 

It must all be undone, but the curse has a mind of its own and will protect itself.  It never grows tired, as we.  

This is, perhaps, my last entry.  I don't know how long it has been.  I have seen such horrors.  I will write them down.  I need to write everything down so I won't forget.  

But, where is Alexander?  The wounded are coming and we need clean table linens to stop the bleeding before the guests arrive.  Brandy will sweeten the laudanum when we toast at banquet, and I will wear my finest scarlet to mop the blood.   

It's getting late.  Sever the table before the moon sets again.  Quickly, the blight is spreading.  Bite down hard and cut.  It will be better after, I promise.  I promise you, remember.  It will sting, but I must remember.


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