Rebellion is survival

Mom! How are you coping? I’ll come by later on if you’re home today… Haven’t seen Mari in a while though. Has she come by?

Mom! How are you coping? I’ll come by later on if you’re home today… Haven’t seen Mari in a while though. Has she come by?

Do I get to try ‘em out? So I know you’re not gonna rip me off with duds? I just thought because we helped Mariella out that one time, but okay I understand. That was a one time thing. So, how bout this… what if I told you, hypothetically of course, I could get you government information. A few agents’ files, maybe a floor layout of one of the new buildings and some files of upcoming plans/projects. It’s not every secret, but it’s better than nothing.  So what’ll it be? Money or answers? 

Not to brag but we have some moles with them already. So you'll have to be more precise. Which building are you talking about? As for the files we don't usually target one person but the mass, just like they do to us. However building plans could be useful, if we don't have them already. Bring money in case the information is unvaluable. And I'll be the one to judge that.

I suppose. I haven’t watched a movie in awhile. Do you want to lock the door to make sure I don’t escape? 

Make yourself at home. Well that would be counterproductive after my whole speech about trusting you. Besides something tells me you're not actually interested in any of my rats anyway. Yeah that must have been the use of that particular word actually.

Woah, slow down. I didn’t know there were specific kinds, how many different ‘small ones’ do you make? And yeah, we’ll follow your rules, government only. I’ve got plenty to offer, do you want like materials or just straight up cash? But, since we’re family and all now I could offer something else that might interest you….. 

We have grenades, concrete bombs and all the bombs' effects depend on the chemical compounds basically. We have bombs based on nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, compressed gas, low or high explosive. All those can be designed as small bombs. What material do you have to offer? We usually have our own suppliers so it'd probably be cash anyway. And what would that be? 

Good. And yeah, there’s the usual. There’s her famous homemade cheese puffs and peanut butter cookies. As well as some granola bars, banana chips and pasta that just needs to be heated up. Do you want to go back to the church with me? I hid them from the rest of the girls. 

I can come by in two hours, I just need to finish something here first, would you mind waiting for me? You can stay and watch TV in my room if you want. At least that way you won't disturb the others too much...

Have you heard any update from our siblings recently? Mom sent me a pack of new underwear like I’m still 12 or something. She also sent a few homemade snacks if you want any. The note specifically said ‘share with BEN!’ 

Not really no. I just know they got home alright that night and Magda sent me a text a few days ago telling me everything was fine but that's pretty much it. Really? *laughs* I'm not even surprised. Good thing she doesn't have my address. Then bring them! I miss mom's food. What did she make this time? Now that you told me that I'm even more starving. 

Now that you mention it though, I do have a small business related request. Can you and your geek squad make us a few small bombs? I’ll be happy to compensate if no questions are asked, heh? 

So is that what it's about? What kind do you want? And what do you have to offer for it? As you may know we only supply gang members who intend to use them against the Government. If it's for personal matters, you'll have to find somebody else. Personal matters include obviously your little quarrels with the Toy Soldiers.

Just kidding, apology accepted. Although I’m curious, what brought this change of heart? 

You're really going to make me regret this... If it's a brotherly love declaration you're waiting for, I'm not going to make one Mari. I was wrong, I should have believed you, especially since I can tell when you're lying and you never dare lying to me... do you?

But doesn’t it bother you? A Parker with a crybaby, I thought that you might be a little upset. If you ever need to talk just know I’m here for you bud. Maybe stop by for a coffee sometime? 

In case you didn't know already and I'm surprised if you didn't actually, my father was a Crybaby too. It's not because I don't belong to a gang that I'm going to prevent my sister from going out with a gang member. And it's really none of my concern. What do you want Trayton?

Thank you, it’s beautiful and it’ll come in handy at the church. You’re the best. 

And you believed him? Of course he was lying. 

Glad to hear it was bullshit. I believe you. But I don't like it. Look, I know you don't care about our family name but I do. I don't want rumors staining our family, let alone my sister. And if these kind of gossip's spreading around about you, no one's going to respect me anymore. And even less Magda and Beppe. I'd hate to see that happens so do something and make it stop. It'd be great for you too.