YVES & LAURENCE VS. THE WORLD

[noirges]

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[noirges]

[ tilts head ]

In which ways...? To... understand?

[outdistanced]

Yeah. Like... she said something about wanting to see whole other planets? And for me, it’s enough to stay home in the Tower, where it’s safe. I can hardly even imagine traveling to a different city, let alone a new planet.

[noirges]

Do you want to? Travel?

[outdistanced]

[ shrug. ]

I’ve never wanted to. It was never really an option, anyway, but the Tower was always plenty for me.

[noirges]

[ a soft wondering noise ]

Did you like it better than being here? [ a beat ] Pretend that here isn't dangerous.

[outdistanced]

[ there's a long, thoughtful pause. ]

I... don't know. This place is really confusing, and kind of overwhelming. At least in the Tower, I know what to expect.

[noirges]

[ nods... ]

That's true. It sounds like it'd be easier to understand. If you're comfortable there, why change it?

[outdistanced]

Exactly! The Tower’s not perfect, but most of the people there are perfectly fine. We’ve had good lives there.