Most disagreements boil down to simple differences of opinion or taste. Perhaps manners. When it’s over, you will remain friends.
With Ky, arguments always went too far. It was life-and-death with him, everything a struggle. Being his friend was a trying experience.
As is so often the case, this weakness was also his greatest strength. Unquestioning loyalty to friends, tenacity to the point of self-sacrifice. Sometimes you hear a mate say he would die for you, but it’s just an expression. In Ky’s case, it was true. He would never leave you, though you might sometimes wish otherwise.
An entry for Friday Fictioneers. The title comes from an East End London neighborhood where the going is tough.
The last line slays me. Quite a complex character you’ve crafted in a handful of words!
Dear JHardy,
I’ve known a few Ky’s. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Such a powerful piece!
There’s one similar in our warehouse. Adamant is great, until you want flexibility.
Nicely done. Do you synchronise the release of your stories with Speedway Randy? :)
Maybe…
A great description of character. Nicely done.
An interesting character!
It ain’t dog eat dog, It takes a pack.
This reads as an opening line of a book, great piece of writing.
Ah,.. there are cases when we need the Ky’s of the world. But it’s long between the cases.
Ky is a person of extremes who exhausts you with his passions. Are you trying to escape from him?
Great character sketch here! Often times we fail to notice that traits work both ways.
We so often have friends that are both trying and dear. Well told.
What to do, can’t live with them, can’t live without them…that’s tough to deal with.
I’ve had my share of these Ky’s. Frustrating, for sure.
Isadora
Great characterization. He seems of man of extremes.
a tough yet ultimately unhappy character….nice lines…
I do not need a friend like this.
Wonderful. I understand that the MC may be standing on that bridge, but Ky isn’t leaving him. We do need friends like this, even if they are exhausting sometimes.