The Proving
“Then peace. Then chaos. Then balance. Then chaos. That was always how the Historians started any grand narrative. Life is circular, cyclical. And humanity never learns.
Except on the rare occasion when it does.
And here, “except” was the key word. Because sometimes, humanity fixes its problems. Sometimes, humanity learns from its mistakes.
Sometimes.
Seamus watched the last members of the Coterie exit the elevator. The New Adult — Cleo — had to give her little brother — Reza — a... push. The boy was hesitant. Afraid. Seamus couldn’t make a note of the boy’s fears because it was purely speculation, and Historians weren’t allowed to speculate. But he would have to mention that Cleo pushed him out of the elevator. It was his job to ensure the entire Proving was well documented.
And then the Historian leadership would determine what was important and what could be cut.MoreLess
Except on the rare occasion when it does.
And here, “except” was the key word. Because sometimes, humanity fixes its problems. Sometimes, humanity learns from its mistakes.
Sometimes.
Seamus watched the last members of the Coterie exit the elevator. The New Adult — Cleo — had to give her little brother — Reza — a... push. The boy was hesitant. Afraid. Seamus couldn’t make a note of the boy’s fears because it was purely speculation, and Historians weren’t allowed to speculate. But he would have to mention that Cleo pushed him out of the elevator. It was his job to ensure the entire Proving was well documented.
And then the Historian leadership would determine what was important and what could be cut.MoreLess
Read book The Proving for free
Write Review:
Guest
Read Also
7 / 10
User Reviews: