Still to claim the sophistication of a human battering ram was not exactly elegant. Certainly win some unwinnable battle for sympathy four idiots who didn’t care if he lived or died. “Make your point” invited Callum. “I can see what you’re getting at.” it yourself” said his projection. Callum closed eyes again chuckling. “Really and end this delightful exchange?” “No” other self said. “It will never end. I disappear rest them true but—” With closed Callum felt projection kneel down at feet. “I you” Callum’s own voice in ear. So melodramatic. throat dry so took another sip. “Say it” sighed with exhaustion. How tiresome all was. No wonder people couldn’t bear listen him. don’t suppose you poisoned this?” asked gesturing little remaining bottle. again. What an absolute farce ritual. What point this aside from public humiliation? There no winning losing. wasn’t even any magic. only image himself knowledge that no did have company how terribly amusing know sure. As anyone would ever willingly choose spend time themselves. (That too surely something Libby Rhodes understand.) long swig waiting blissful monotony. Would be difficult simply expire right here? He waited quick count three wondering could into nonexistence. In moment caught glimpse something. A flash before eyes like sudden streak starlight. Fate intervened familiar form on behalf. Finally favor. glanced knife lay innocently upon table. Ah choice then. Speak now all truly theatrical scene. very typical him ensure escape comedy errors exquisite pain. He leaned forward picking up by handle observing reflection blade. In dancing firelight drew pad thumb along its edge admiring impression make against skin. His looked smug. Knowing. won’t last” No wouldn’t. It seemed there one way “It hurts” finally confessed aloud. The humiliation acrid spiked self’s glee. “I” clarified letting shut again as vacantness. falseness face. hurt.” remained when heard projection-self shift upright rising hand then bottle audibly taking swig settling right. Twin saboteurs squanderers. “Nobody cares” told himself neither cruelly nor kindly. And then finally woke