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“Now the only sure basis of an alliance is for each party to be equally afraid of the other.” —Thucydides
Write a double drabble (exactly 200 words) about an uncomfortable but necessary alliance. $5 for the winner, $3 for runners-up, and $2 for honorable mentions :)
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Together

James

I loved her. I was betrayed. I blame myself and Timothy. I trusted him.

Aaron

She was my sister. I know he did it. James convinced her to go. He forced her. She couldn't have known, now I have to figure out a way to bail her.

Cynthia

I did what I had to do. I do not regret it.

Cynthia

Timothy is in jail. He did it. He did it. He did it.

James

I will capture one of his relatives and ask for enough money to bail her.

Then I will die.

Aaron

I went to his house. He was not there. Who is Timothy?

James

Her brother knows where I am. He knows who I am. He will kill me first.

Aaron

I found him, he has a name, James. We made an alliance. We get Cynthia, then he and this Timothy die.

James

I heard Timothy is in jail, that is not enough. I do not like Aaron, but he is helpful.

Cynthia

They will not find me. I do not want to be found.

James & Aaron

We will find her. Together.

Aaron

I do not care if he lives.

James

Then I die.