Rising UpThe sun is relentless. Its heat is almost unbearable, even with the dignitary's body entirely encased in white wrappings. Save for himself, his companions, and that damnable sun, there is nothing but an endless expanse of sand. The wind howls over the desert dunes, kicking up stinging golden swirls and causes him to tighten his wrappings for protection. Behind him, a burly figure trudges along, cradling a feverish little bundle in his huge arms, and ahead of the dignitary walks their leader, Jack, cussing and complaining, but marching forever onward.
Were it not that he shares Jack's desires for a new beginning, the dignitary would think the Rising Upin Shorts
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