[ It turns out that you put a few million people in some underground caves and you're going to end up with a thriving cast of stubborn, self-sacrificing assholes. Whether that's devastating or reassuring Stephen's not had the time to consider. Right now, the only thing it is for sure is convenient.
Here's another one. Another young one, though beneath the bruising and the days of exertion that no doubt amounted to it, it's difficult to tell how young. Not so young that there's any immediate instinct in Stephen to insist he take the day off.
With that out of the way, he switches gears. I know what I'm in for means he already has some stories to tell. ]
Alright. [ Acknowledgement, paired with a nod of the head. ] Give me a minute.
[ And then he slips away to dismiss a pair of conscripts, one for the both of them, returning with a couple of gas masks and empty packs in tow. He hands off one of each. ]
Here. If you don't mind, I'd like to walk with you a while.
[ It's a long walk to the surface. Plenty of time for a conversation. ]
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Here's another one. Another young one, though beneath the bruising and the days of exertion that no doubt amounted to it, it's difficult to tell how young. Not so young that there's any immediate instinct in Stephen to insist he take the day off.
With that out of the way, he switches gears. I know what I'm in for means he already has some stories to tell. ]
Alright. [ Acknowledgement, paired with a nod of the head. ] Give me a minute.
[ And then he slips away to dismiss a pair of conscripts, one for the both of them, returning with a couple of gas masks and empty packs in tow. He hands off one of each. ]
Here. If you don't mind, I'd like to walk with you a while.
[ It's a long walk to the surface. Plenty of time for a conversation. ]