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A Tragedy. A horrible event that took the lives of thousands. That left thousands more without their spouses, fathers, mothers, uncles, or guardians. To make light of such an event would be blasphemous. Well, it would be if the fact that it was used to immediately justify wars and interventions that killed hundreds of thousands, while displacing millions. In that sense, jokes such as Hulk Hogan kicking the towers were easy to explain. It also came down to people trying to grieve by finding humour. Still, is it right?
Subaru:[hmmm]
Beatrice:[Subaru?]
I mean, it is the anniversary of those horrible attacks on the watergate city. Despite their journey to the tower, they had nothing to show for it. Well, not nothing. Julius seems to be more confidant now, even with his name gone. In fact, before I could talk with Mili! He grabbed me, took me into an alley, put a hand over my mouth, and said ‘I won’t lose to her’ as well as ‘I’ll make you mine’. And right after, opened my lips using his fingers, and the pressed his lips against mine while putting his tongue into my mouth. Whatever that was about, I mean that pompous prick is always-
Beatrice:[Subaru!]
Where was I? Right the speech. With the disappointment from the Pleiades expedition, many families remain broken as no cure for their loved ones has been discovered yet. So, using humour could lighten the mood. But it was also disrespectful, to the real people suffering. Still, he’d already written 90 pages of 9/11 joke-
Beatrice:[SUBARU!]
Subaru:[wha-Huh. Oh sorry Beako, for zoning out like that]
Beatrice:[Betty would like to remind Subaru that his remembrance day speech is in 10 minutes! Also… why were you murmuring about 9 elevens, I thought that was just a mediocre shop.]
Subaru:[7/11 is great I’ll have you know! And I’m talking about the 9/11 attacks, and whether or not to joke about it in the speech.]
Beatrice:[But Subaru, didn’t this ‘9/11’ only happen on your world. So, the people of this world wouldn’t have any clue as to what you’re talking about.]
Subaru:[...]
Beatrice:[you didn’t make this the crutch of your speech? Right?]
Subaru:[...]
Beatrice:[Right?]
Subaru[… well I’ll just wing it like last time]
The Boy said before ripping all 90 pages of his 9/11 jokes with segments of remembrance.
Subaru[I meannnnnn whats the worst that could happen]
Beatrice:[…]