Nothing

You’ll meet her, she’s very pretty, even though sometimes she’s sad for many days at a time. You’ll see, when she smiles, you’ll love her. - Pan’s Labyrinth

And there you sat. Completely silent, the usual spark in your eye dulled by some unknown force. I asked you what was wrong, to which you replied "nothing." But I've sat and watched nothing eat up words and break souls. I've watched it tear the smiles from the faces of the people around me, leaving them broken and hollow. Too many people have been taken …