"My sister and I were orphans who lived together in a small village," Gonou says, slowly: it's the first time he's tried telling this story to someone who he didn't know well enough to guess how they'd take it, and there's a hint of wariness lingering in his gaze as he speaks.
Still, although he's choosing his words with care, he doesn't hesitate.
"A -- troop of warriors came to town, from a local warlord's clan, looking for pretty young women for him. I was away from home, and our neighbors, not wanting their sisters or daughters to be hurt... let them take the girl who had no family. Except me.
"When I got home and they told me, I killed them all. Then I went after her, and killed the whole clan before I was done."
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cw kidnapping, allusion to sexual assault
Date: 22 Jan 2023 18:10 (UTC)Still, although he's choosing his words with care, he doesn't hesitate.
"A -- troop of warriors came to town, from a local warlord's clan, looking for pretty young women for him. I was away from home, and our neighbors, not wanting their sisters or daughters to be hurt... let them take the girl who had no family. Except me.
"When I got home and they told me, I killed them all. Then I went after her, and killed the whole clan before I was done."