The departure from the source
- The Archivist
- Aug 10
- 1 min read
A familiar song plays, creating the illusion of leaving something deeply rooted in the brain. He observes the street that leads to the nest, a sight that has been filed away as "extremely familiar." There is a sense of bittersweetness; it is an emotion to be noted and recorded. His mind, in an act of cataloging, recognizes the inevitable turn life poses as a wildfire devours dry land.
This particular chapter is titled: "The fire, born from the mother's care."
The wind, an external force, pulls the fire forward, feeding an observed anger, curiosity, and the inevitable growth. This growth, in its documentation, is a trail of destruction and sadness left for the woman who gave everything to start it. The records show she was a protecting woman, a tireless guardian who fought against heavy winds. She spent long nights tending the environment for a small, fickle, and gentle flame. She used herself to understand its wild nature—a nature forged by the genes she passed on, yet carefully modified in an effort to make it big, strong, and with a deep sense of protection, while always remaining aware of its inner capacity for destruction.
The final entry in this file states: "The departure has no coming back. The destruction is done. The fire has grown into a relentless force, carrying her signature. Everything it touches leaves an aroma that resembles her teachings, her care... her love."

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