Those Damn Survivors!

Mankind has a penchant for irony. They make decisions based on their own consciousness. But when the consequences of their decisions lead to suffering, they feel the most righteous and victimized!

— Mark The Shadow

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"Mark, let her go!" Hobe's voice cut through the tense atmosphere. "Don't you want to hear the reasons behind their actions?"

Feeling Hobe's firm grip on his arm, Mark reluctantly released his hold on Sarah's throat. The air seemed to crackle with tension as the group awaited Sarah's response.

"T-hank you," Sarah breathed, rubbing her throat tenderly.

As Mark relented, the weight of guilt settled over them like a suffocating blanket, threatening to crush them beneath its unbearable burden. The survivors felt the weight of their actions, realizing the consequences of their decisions.

"Damn it, I hate to admit it, but your instincts were right, Cyan Boy!" Mark grumbled.