“I’m fine. Are you fine, Karl?” “I’m better than fine. This is the happiest day of my life.” Lena laughed at me. “This is the worst natural disaster ever, Karl.” “But we’re going to live. This is the first time I’ve loved the future. I love the future because I love you.” “You’re very sweet, but look around. Holy shit.” Our pants were soaked with grungy water, and soon we were swimming up to the rooftop. The sky had turned a cotton candy pink, foreboding and delicious all at once. The air smelled of burning electronics, and smoke collected where the treetops used to be. The light from the
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