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I wait.
And wait.
Nothing happens.

The wait is more torturous.
It gives me time to think,
more time to ponder,
more time to fall in the pitch-black pit of despair.

More time passes.
I hesitate 
but stand up. 
I can't help but think about it. 

Is he alive? 
Hope flutters inside my chest.
But I'm still wary.

The bead feels hot in my palm.
I inspect it closely.
It shines brighter.

But,
nothing happens. 

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