Violet raised her head up and looked into the eyes of a stranger. What was she doing? She had a city to conquer. The stranger looked at her and waited. Violet looked at the destruction around her. So many buildings had collapsed. The fighting seemed to be over. She could hear no more gunshots. So many bodies lay scattered around. She and this stranger were the only people within sight still alive. Was there anyone else in the city still breathing? That was probably something she should check but Violet found herself unable to move. It all seemed so pointless.
What was she accomplishing? Was this worth it?
“I’m Sam.” The stranger said. “I don’t really know what to do.”
Violet noticed she had her arms wrapped around them. She let go of them and stepped back.
“Honestly.” Violet said. “
