ALICIA

“That was remarkable. Congratulations.” Someone says as she approaches us. I don't need any introductions because I have her in my medal picture. It's Patricia.

I step away from Esther, about three steps away. It's very honorable to let the opponents take care of their own, and there's some respect due to an injured warrior, enemity aside.

Patricia stands tall over Esther, then bends low as if to whisper something to her.

“You had the opportunity, but you didn't utilize it. You should have killed her.” She speaks in a very low tone but I can hear everything, especially now that the whole battlefield is so silent. Esther is...