You would think that after such a stressful period I would want to just rant and unwind, but I find strange fulfillment in writing stories, and thinking of make belief. Maybe thats my escape from this pressure-cooker world we live in.

So when we left the last time, our knight was going into his first day of battle, and the heart of young fair maiden seemed far away.

The fight was brutal, and many were slain. Mistakes were made on both sides, and delays were all around. Chaos reigned in the last few moments as soldiers struggled to fight off the enemy. He glanced up and realised that time was running out. He had to finish this battle before it was too late. He looked down into his enemies eyes and released his final blow. The enemy seemed dead enough, and that seemed to satisfy him for now. As he left the battle ground, he started to wonder if enough had been done. But the enemy was long gone now, and there was no turning back.

He had been gone for awhile now, and she was starting to get restless waiting for his arrival. She cooked up a task for herself to fill the time, hoping that when he returned from battle he would would what to say to make things right. The castle door opened, and the knights had returned from the first day of battle. He seemed tired and still lost for words. What a disappointment. When would he learn? Or is it true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

Romans 12:17-21
¹⁷Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. ¹⁸If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. ¹⁹Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. ²⁰On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." ²¹Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Such an encouragement to read this passage. First command, peace. Second command, love. So simple and yet we can't do that.