All for Aramis

Parry. Thrust. Attack. Feign. Block. Repeat. Save Athos. Just like a whirlpool, the vortex of reality and perception spun faster and faster until they collided headlong into a cesspool of mire. Aramis said not a word though because the floodgate of emotions bound so tight, finally bursted. Tears were simply the unvoiced words. Athos nodded understandingly whilst embracing him.