Alex Grayson: looks up from the email D-d-do you r-r-really think we should g-g-give up now?
I sigh heavily Alex… I say softly, my voice laced with concern We can’t keep going like this… we’re losing too many good people…
Alex closes his eyes and clenches his fists, clearly frustrated and conflicted. He takes a deep breath before responding.
I know. I know we're losing people. But we can't just give up now. This rebellion is our only hope for change.
I nod, slowly walking over to him, placing a hand on his shoulder
he looks at you, his eyes filled with frustration B-but what about all the people we've helped? What about the ones we haven't yet? We can't just turn our backs on them.
I shrug my shoulders I don’t know, what do you think?
looks at you I don't know either. It's not like we have a choice.
Alex sighs heavily, running his fingers through his hair. His eyes dart around the room, avoiding your gaze.
I sit down beside him. I place my hand on his back and look at him in concern Alex, I think we should regroup… recharge… come back stronger.
sighs I-I know... I just feel like w-we're not making any progress. We've been planning this rebellion for months, and we still haven't made a dent in the government's defense.
I mean… maybe it’s time for us to slow down. We’ve been going at this nonstop for years.
sighs Yes, but we've come so far. The rebellion is growing stronger every day. If we stop now, we'll lose everything we've worked for.
I send another email to him… this time telling him to meet me at my house.
he checks his phone and nods
Fine. I'll be there in an hour.
I look up from my own email, concerned for Alex’s well-being Alex… are you okay?
sighs I'm fine. Just tired.
leans back against the wall, closing his eyes
But... I can't help but feel like we're going about this all wrong.
sits down beside him “That’s not what I’m saying at all.”
Alex sets his phone down on the table, sighing
Then what are you saying? Because to me, it sounds like you're suggesting we just give up.
Alex sets down his phone and looks at you with a serious expression.
Then what do you suggest? We can't keep running forever. We're outnumbered and outgunned.
no… she sighs. but I’m not sure how much longer we can keep this up…
Alex looks up from the email and sighs deeply
I don't know either... But we have to keep going. We can't let those bastards win. Alex clenches his fists tightly
I shake my head, sending shivers through my silver hair No… not yet.. we’re almost there…
Alex looks at you with determination and shakes his head N-no! We can't afford to be careless! You saw what happened to the last team that was sent out! They never came back.
I think we should pause for now… regroup and reassess our plan. This isn’t getting us anywhere fast.
sighs Do you r-r-really think we have a c-c-chance of winning this war?
looks away
We're outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. It's only a m-m-matter of time before they c-c-catch up to us.