There is nothing more treacherous than family, I thought. All my life my brother had been my protector and patron. And now he was my enemy, too. I would have to remember that.
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This post is part of the Jade Dragon series. It follows Poisons, and was written in response to the Trifecta Writing Challenge Trifextra weekend prompt:
Describe something that is three different things at the same time. Oh, and do it in 33 words.
Christine Hanolsy 
I’m intrigued by the entry of the word “patron” into this story. What was her occupation before this?
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Erm, I haven’t actually decided yet. I’m kind of building this bicycle (or tricycle) as I’m riding it. 🙂
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I can totally understand this (I have an annoying brother -.-) Very well written 😀 Well done! 😀
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oh dear – treachery in the family. 😦
well written
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Very well done. Family can hurt you more than anyone else.
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So much emotion in 33 words. Treacherous relationships most definitely include family ones!
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Wow – you told a very full story here. Excellent!
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Oh boy… you just described so well exactly how I feel about my brother. You used the perfect words.
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Who can be a ‘worse’ enemy than a sibling who knows one so well? And who can be a better friend too, for that matter?
This is a great response from you as always. 🙂
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Love this – Protector, patron, enemy, too. All three at once? I want to read more.
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I can understand this, even though I am an only child. Very nice writing.
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Ooo. It pairs well with that last post. And it’s very ominous.
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This is so different from what I was expecting and this difference made it more exciting.
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This is an excellent take on the challenge. Well done!
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