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Blood is spilled

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There is a light on over the basin,
presently the only source of illumination.

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It’s yellow light fails to extend
far into the shadows,
leaving the perimeter cloaked.

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The basin, the light, and the fear.

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A hesitant hand turns the faucet on leaving a crimson smear on
the fixture which is shaped like an even armed cross with a tiny
"H" imprinted on it.

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The crimson fills in the "H".

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It glares brightly, accusingly.

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There is something
that must be remembered.
Or is it something
that must be forgotten?

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The pipes groan with the effort of conjuring water and then with
a preliminary sputter, it begins to flow.

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The hands reach into the stream and cold water and too much
blood splash in the basin.

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What does "H" mean?

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The real question:
Who’s blood is this?

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Will it be more frightening to realize that they have been
injured or to find that there is no apparent explanation for
its appearance here on these hands?

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Warming water flows.
Blood swirls down the drain.

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The light flickers. Then it dims.

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The darkness edges hungrily in.

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A desperate cry escapes from a constricting throat as the tepid
yellow light is entirely extinguished.

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In the darkness
there is no "H"
to pose questions.

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