Peace Offering

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“Here.” The soldier held out the bottle, his face sweaty in the midday sun. “Want some?”

Dani backed away, eyeing the soldier’s gun. “You first.”

Dropping the gun, the soldier took a sip. “See?”

Dani grabbed the bottle and gulped. Fresh water trickled down his throat.

He smiled. “Thank you.”

This is my entry to the 50 Word Challenge, hosted by jayna@jayna.

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Peace Offering | Ecency