Chapter 211: Ataraxia
n. a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety.
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Gaara could hear the blood pumping through every contestants' heart; he could hear their gentle exhale; the nervous shifting of cloth. The prey was easy, and Mother was excited. The painful screeches Mother had been emitting since he had spotted that blonde idiot had turned into gentle mewling of bloodthirsty delight.
Gaara was overwhelmed but he kept his face carefully clear of any manifestation of his inner turmoil. The room was crowded with bodies and all Gaara wanted was for them to all just shut up!
"I won't lose to all you idiots!" the shout broke Gaara from his musing.
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