“Mercury. Lead. Antimony. A cresent moon sits at the nape of her neck; and Egyptian ankh near her collarbone. There are other symbols as well: Norse runes, Chinese characters. "It is part of who I was, who I am, and who I will be.”
“Who am I kidding? I have no reason for being here other that the fact that I want to be near her.”
“Who was blowing on the nape of my neck.”
“I feel more like myself. That is all I need: to remember who I am. And I am someone who does not let inconsequential things like boys and near-death experiences stop her.”
“And I am someone who does not let inconsequential boys and near-death experiences stop her.”
“In other words, I am the Brunette Who Keeps Her Head.”