[ it's well said - he feels the same, really. once upon a time, he might have been much more optimistic, but his outlook right now is more pragmatic. the idea of a repeat seems, unfortunately, very likely. ]
Mm. [ the quiet that falls here is thoughtful. ] ...What do you make of it, Four? The twenty number.
It makes for a small party, but there's no reason for me not to believe it's true. Or no reason for me not to believe others won't believe it's true.
[ she's quiet for a moment, thoughtful, turning the numbers over in her head. ]
And if it is true, that means ten more of us will likely be targeted in next six weeks if enough people think like Bucky - unless someone openly states they don't care about the invite.
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It's not like you can control people, but you do get to know them. I don't want to give up hope on people, but I don't want to be unrealistic either.
[ she's seen enough of how horrible people can be in her time alive, and there's the constant reminder that they're in hell. ]
I don't like thinking we'll have a repeat of today.
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Mm. [ the quiet that falls here is thoughtful. ] ...What do you make of it, Four? The twenty number.
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[ she's quiet for a moment, thoughtful, turning the numbers over in her head. ]
And if it is true, that means ten more of us will likely be targeted in next six weeks if enough people think like Bucky - unless someone openly states they don't care about the invite.