The ash never calls a name twice. And yet this morning, my hand stopped twice.

• PapaloWhat does that mean, High Priest?
  AcatlIt might just mean my hand has grown old.
• CitlaliWhen the eye reading the ash starts to waver, the blade becomes the easier choice.
  AcatlYou're always so tender with your words, Guest.
• MatlanA hand that stops twice doesn't go into my count.