So I'm set to write a short story about a conversation between an acolyte who is acting as a grief counselor to warriors who live in a strict warrior culture that reviles weakness of any kind. They have definite hang-ups when it comes to comforting the vanquished, so it probably throws a wrench into the grieving process, when you can't honor your fallen allies, much less somebody who didn't die in battle.
I can imagine there are many ways I can go with this, but I'm looking for some concrete, specific plot devices I can throw in to make these sorts of stories interesting to those who like to see the protagonist and his subject struggle through an obstacle.
The main problem I'm having is balancing the need to help the subject grieve, with the disdain for those who fall/fail in battle.
I can imagine there are many ways I can go with this, but I'm looking for some concrete, specific plot devices I can throw in to make these sorts of stories interesting to those who like to see the protagonist and his subject struggle through an obstacle.
The main problem I'm having is balancing the need to help the subject grieve, with the disdain for those who fall/fail in battle.