However Small, However Hidden (The Award-Nominated Anthology Series)
celestielle for Imogen Daly
Imogen Daly [Adult Female] – A serious, duty-bound woman, Imogen serves in the Imperial Guard and is called to the world’s defence upon the arrival of the Tyranids. This character shares a speaking role with the Norn Queen [see the Casting Call on coldopenstories.com for more details]. Loving her son Jatrus unconditionally, she is easily irritated by signs of weakness, and pushes her boy and husband to assume a more assertive behaviour.
I love you. So much. But you’re being a coward right now. I don’t say this to be hurtful – you know me. But I have my duty. I need to go.
Honestly, Connor. Just once I’d appreciate you understanding this. I have to go out there and I need you to step up. Just once. Take our son, head to the lower levels and out of the city if they pass the mesosphere. Understood? Don’t be weak. For both your sakes.
I was wrong. Resisting what comes is like trying to hold your breath. Eventually you have to greedily inhale or you’ll suffocate.
