In a bitter battle in the throne room of Lashute, a long-awaited release, a final blow, and a flood of sorrow.QuietusThis one was a hard one to write. Hopefully, I got it right. Thanks to Jen for helping me get past a small bout of anxiety over this tale. Also, thanks to her for giving me an idea for how to deal with the inevitable Lune fight story, though she doesn't know what it is yet!
To the title:
quietus is a Latin loan word that originally meant "he is at rest." In modern English, it has multiple meanings, including "a finishing stroke," "a release from life," and "the discharge or settlement of debts, duties, etc ." I stumbled on it while trying to find a good name for this piece, and I'm glad I did. It fit perfectly.