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The spark of evolution can come from anywhere. Science just has to give it a chance.
Well, evil doesn’t die easily. Humanity is … resilient. Turns out some of us are immune to radioactive bullshit. It’s literally in our DNA. The strong ones.
If the world was going to shit, best believe man would find a way to continue their escapism.
Prescott, leader of this place, had told me from day one to always pay attention to brave women. They shape history.
Everyone here was of value. As long as they pulled their weight, their position didn’t matter to me. Watchtower, border patrol, one arm, no legs. Didn’t make a difference if the job was able to be done right.
When you’re a woman, most mercies were taken as weakness. I rather found the ability to see past the BS and find the human inside to be a strength. People can surprise you if given another chance to prove themselves,
We were life partners and occasional lovers, but more than anything, we were family. Soulmates in a way that romantic love couldn’t touch. His inner fire only fueled my flames. He nourished my soul, and I his.
I promise to take you with me with every step that I take, every decision that I make. I will channel your heart. Every beautiful thing I see, I will think of how to describe it to you in the next life, because I will find you there. I promise to. I promise you that as long as I breathe, I will be fine. You don’t have to worry about me anymore. I live for you, so you can live through me.”
I made a silent vow to keep fighting, no matter how hard it might be, no matter how much longer it may last.
The ocean stretched before us, a vast and mysterious expanse that both terrified and enchanted me. It held secrets beyond imagining, depths that had never been fully explored. Yet, despite its dangers, I found comfort in the constant ebb and flow of the waves. A gentle nudge that life was never stagnant and that even in our darkest moments, there was always the possibility of a new beginning.
“Because family ain’t who you’re born with, it’s who you’re willing to die for.”
Because to keep the people we loved safe, we could not kill our beast, only embrace it.
For all great empires were founded on pillaging, violence, and conquering. It was time for that to change.
