No Rest, by Fox.


Inspired by this picture:
  an angel resting in an archway, with a cigarette and a bottle of booze




Break time's over.

"Yes, sir. I'll be right there."

You all right, rookie?

"Yes, sir. I will be."

Not what you were expecting?

"I'm not sure what I was expecting."

But this wasn't it.

"I never thought I'd be able to hear them screaming."

Don't you hear them when they pray?

"It's not the same."

Of course it's the same.

"It's more than I can bear."

Is it?

"No, sir. I overstated it."

This job isn't for everyone.

"No, it isn't. But I can do it."

Back to work, then. When you're ready.

"Yes, sir. I just need a moment."

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