A Venom Dark and Sweet

These are guardian statues, seen as representations of the watchful eyes of the gods. The desecration of them is troubling. Someone does not fear retribution from the heavens.

I reach for her hand and grasp it, offering her what comfort I can, even though the fear continues to slither and grow inside me, trying to take hold.

In the Hall of Reflection, I questioned the philosopher’s dilemma, but I must believe we are inherently good. Or else why should we continue the futile struggle if evil is inevitable?

Numerous windows are set high into the wall where they would not shine directly on the shelves in the center of the library. The light is slanted into the alcoves, where the scholars could review their texts without need of candlelight until dark. A clever architectural design.