Wretches

Oh, pardon me, said Wretch when they collided with the Small Voice while out for a walk, I’m quite blind right now. Small Voice said, I Forgive you, of course. What happened do your eyes? Said the Wretch, I beat them with this hammer, and waved the tool about for Small Voice to see. Ah, said Small Voice, but why? Because I can, said Wretch, after all Freedom is the most valuable treasure I have. Small Voice nods, Freedom is a gift. Do you disapprove, asked the Wretch. Everything is permissible, said the Small Voice. I see, Wretch giggled because in reality, they did not. Was it painful? asked Small Voice. Definitely, said Wretch. Did it bring you Joy, or Peace. Love maybe? said the Small Voice. Wretch frowned in thought, not this time. Do you attempt to change me? The Small Voice shook their head, Never. I only want to see if you desire to try anything New. Wretch clapped their hands, I Love New! They laughed and danced together and kicked up the grass under the sun.

May I have your hammer? said Small Voice after a time. The Wretch is wary, What do you want with it? Only to hold it for you, said Small Voice, You can have it back whenever you want. Wretch said, I suppose, and handed the weapon to their friend. Still wary Wretch asked, does my face disgust you? And the Small Voice whispered in their ear, Never.