Decades
Author's Note: This follows our previous story "Reconciliation".
He was angry – and afraid.
Did they realize that invulnerability was not infallibility? That their high-handed decision had brought them one step closer to the future they all feared?
Bruce yearned to release his emotions with martial arts, but his injuries were too great.
He forced himself to breathe deeply, envisioning the beads. The young priest had been right. Even when his faith faltered, the prayers had served as a mantra, leading him to a momentary peace.
His right hand immobilized, he crossed himself awkwardly with his left and began.
Funny how reciting the Creed was always the hardest part.
