The challenge this week is to add a foreign word into our drabble. I chose Swahili because I heard it spoken when I visited Africa and it is a beautiful, lyrical language. However, I am no expert so Google Translate is acting as my translator. Apologies for any mistakes made.
"It is done. The 'roho' is gone, Sam. The danger is passed and he will recover in time."
The healer paused, checking for Sam's understanding. They had finally broken the spirit's hold on his brother and she was rewarded with an exhausted smile.
"Sit, before you fall."
She smiled, guiding the swaying hunter to sit on the edge of the makeshift cot on which Dean lay.
The older man now slept, his screams of terror and pain finally allayed by the healer's grueling ritual.
She stroked her hand gently to Dean's pale cheek.
"Kulala salama, yangu tamu"
She whispered softly.
A 'roho' is a spirit or ghost in Swahili, which is an East African language. 'Kulala salama, yangu tamu' means Sleep safe, my sweet. She has a soft spot for Dean!
Thanks for reading.