Root shakes her head-- it's not often she plays the optimist but in this case, she's up to the task.
"No, it doesn't have to be. This is no different than the infinite moves possible in a single game of chess. And it's exactly the same once you start making moves-- each time you make a choice, the other players' choices decrease."
She leans back in her seat, pulling the plate with her. Even with the improved texture, it's probably better to scarf than prolong the experience of eating this crap.
"We don't deserve to let ourselves feel helpless, Lydia. It's not going to be perfect, but we have to do something and stop waiting for something to be done."
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"No, it doesn't have to be. This is no different than the infinite moves possible in a single game of chess. And it's exactly the same once you start making moves-- each time you make a choice, the other players' choices decrease."
She leans back in her seat, pulling the plate with her. Even with the improved texture, it's probably better to scarf than prolong the experience of eating this crap.
"We don't deserve to let ourselves feel helpless, Lydia. It's not going to be perfect, but we have to do something and stop waiting for something to be done."