At dawn, with the cherry petals of the wind. Position. Hands on the blade. A
glance, a reading. They advance. Clamor of metals.

At midday, in the middle of the desert. Ponchos and hats. The scorching sun
above. 20 opposing paces. An instant. They draw. Fire.

At dusk, with the forest as a stage. On horseback. Visor down, lance set.
Gesture with the head. Spurs and gallop. Splinters in the chest.

At midnight. Family prayer. Songs and pleas. Allah watches, merciful. A bow
and one more prayer. Blinding flash. Deafening explosion. Extinction.