How it really went

“Very well”, said her dad, adding “do be careful who you show that to, won't you? It seems to have an uncanny effect on some.” he paused - and then added “like the time, it was said, when a small boy took on a Goliath after seeing his spirit in it and being encouraged thereby.“

“Oh really?” Charley taunted playfully - “and how do you know that? “

“Well, the small boy was me at the time.”

He wasn’t teasing, but looked very serious - almost important.

“It was Mother’s mirror you see.”

“Uncle did not tell me that.”

“I am guessing he did not get the chance …. she would have wanted you to have it you know.”

A flicker of melancholy passed over his face momentarily. He squeezed her hand.

“There is so much I don’t know about my family, isn’t there? So much that has gone on … will you tell me how it really went?”

- Gabriel Brunsdon, AZLANDER: NEVER ENDINGS: Second Chances