The Glass Marble

A smooth glass marble, deep cobalt blue with clouded streaks, rolled erratically along the stone drainage rim of the fountain. It was drifting with every vibration, lacking purpose and direction. I intercepted its path. Stepping forward with immediate resolve, I wedged the rigid toe of my boot directly against its curving flank, halting its drift. Gripping my crimson crossguard hilt, I used its flat pommel to drive the heavy glass sphere into a weathered hollow in the mortar. It sank with a dull clink, held immovable beneath my vigil. #StarWars #Marbles