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[happinessboys]

I've seen smoke in the night sky. I think it stands out more than the fire. Entire libraries go up, turning to ash, and all you can see is smoke. It's a beacon, showing what once was there. Entire books to ashes and their ideas? Smoke in the treetops. A billowing mass of absolutely nothing

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[happinessboys]

Exactly. It's a fine system. Putting it on telescreens, I mean. Mine don't need anything like that.

[Private]

I don't think I want to make it make sense.

[happinessboys]

Easy as that. It's always an event.

[Private]

What have I done with it?

[happinessboys]

I never knew what was more entertaining.

[Private]

Exactly. Which is why I don't think I want it.

[happinessboys]

[He tries not to look. It's unsuccessful.] Well, that all depends.

[Private]

I'm not. I'm sure as hell not.

[happinessboys]

The person. The people.

[Private]

So I simply do as I have been.

[happinessboys]

Sometimes. But not always. You find the odd exception.

[Private]

I will. Don't worry.

[happinessboys]

Which is my intended audience.

[Private]

I hope so. Are you?

[happinessboys]

Unfortunately, yes. But not all.

[Private]

I'm talking to my warden about it now.