It's not a war like you're thinking. I guess it was more like...everyone was afraid Russia was going to use nuclear weapons on us in America. And I think they were afraid of the same thing there. Growing up, we always had to do these drills where they'd make us duck under our desk. Like that would really save us if there was ever a bomb dropped.
[Her laugh is empty and almost bitter. Now that she understands more about the world, she sees how fucked up the situation is. How people in power ruin everyone else's lives, just so they can stay in control.
Things likely don't ever get any better, but at least she can say she's finally on the right side of things. That thought makes her more content, especially as she sees the road starting to clear up ahead. Not much further, and then they'll be able to just drive.]
But even a standoff can feel like a war, I guess. It still doesn't make any sense to me.
[It's better not to think about it, so she brings the bike to a stop and uses her foot to get the kickstand in place. He's got one last cluster of debris to clear, then she can drive for a little while.]
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[Her laugh is empty and almost bitter. Now that she understands more about the world, she sees how fucked up the situation is. How people in power ruin everyone else's lives, just so they can stay in control.
Things likely don't ever get any better, but at least she can say she's finally on the right side of things. That thought makes her more content, especially as she sees the road starting to clear up ahead. Not much further, and then they'll be able to just drive.]
But even a standoff can feel like a war, I guess. It still doesn't make any sense to me.
[It's better not to think about it, so she brings the bike to a stop and uses her foot to get the kickstand in place. He's got one last cluster of debris to clear, then she can drive for a little while.]