Tried and True, Chapter 135: Pushing Limits
Chapter 135: Pushing Limits
Tamaes couldn’t ever remember feeling clumsy. When he was newly made, he’d skipped after his Maker without a thought to his feet. But boots were heavy. Scuff and clunk. Tromp and trip. Why had something so simple become such a chore?
When the boy dragged to a stop, Taweel turned. “A little further.”
Frustrated tears sprang to Tamaes’s eyes. “They are uncomfortable.”
Taweel didn’t scold. He only repeated, “A little further.”
“I will try.”
His mentor grunted approvingly, which helped a little. But then Taweel offered his hand. That was even better. Holding tight, Tamaes found enough grit to persevere.
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