Title: The Day He Left
Author: volta arovet
Challenge #94: Samson
Word Count: 100
Warnings: Spoilers for The Deserter, I suppose
It was a calm autumn evening, the edges of the trees just barely singed with red, when Jeongjeong grasped the knife.
The blade was smooth and cool and much too sharp; he tested it and blood pooled from his thumb.
His uniform was spread on his cot, as if he had lain down and simply vanished. He wore only plain traveling clothes: a brown cloak and an old wrap--once deep blue, now a sickly green from too much sun and smoke.
The hair fell free with one simple slice.
He left his topknot behind, offering his honor, taking only strength.
