RVA: At Prayer (PG-13 for discussion of torture)

 

A look at one of Ali's few friends, among the pirates.

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Once Fahdah had dreamed of gold and jewels. Of walking on strange, alien worlds, her body draped in robes of silken finery. Of having power.

Waqur rabbighfir warham wa'anta khayrur rahimeen.

(So say, "Our Lord! Grant us forgiveness and mercy! For You are the Best of those who show mercy.")

( Dreams die. )