The Flying Pope

The old Pope straightened the ruffle on his sleeve and pulled back his hand from that of Francis; it was as though an electric charge had moved from one to the other.

"My Father ... you have come all this way unprotected. I am concerned for your safety and for what I might do if we were set upon."

"I am not unprotected" he replied softly, yet sternly; and then added, “care not, it is of no significance to one who can fly".

Francis relaxed - whatever was said, he trusted to be true.


-Gabriel Brunsdon, AZLANDER: NEVER ENDINGS: Second Chances