gasoline

I just finished reading the news and I'm so FED UP with the Brn! I hate the way they make this entire conflict seem like it's our fault. "The Zaharians this," "the Zaharians that," and, "we're so innocent." Please... you can't have a war without two parties!

I've heard that Duchovnyville will soon be a city of ruins if this fighting keeps up. Buildings burn, explosions rock the streets, and people don't have much food, water, or electricity. And the world just lets this happen? Why do governments like Ruritania's support the Brn over the Zaharians? They obviously do not see just how degrading it is to grow up being constantly hated and oppressed. It should be the other way around, folks!

Just make this end.

linger

I realized I haven't posted too much on my little brother recently. He's still alive and well, don't worry!

The last time we were at the camp, a family of refugees was attempting to set up their tent, but they were having difficulty. Zeke walked over and offered to help, and he showed them how to tie a strong knot. I knew that he had loved his book that Mr. Fitzgerald gave to him for his birthday back in April, but I didn't know it would come in handy with helping others. A few of the other camp dwellers looked on as Zeke helped this family, and soon he found himself helping a few others with their tents as well.

I think that Ezra's engagement to Nia has hurt Zeke. Ezra used to take care of Zeke, and when he got his job at the market immediately upon moving here, his time with Zeke had already been cut short. And then with having a girlfriend, now fiancee, spending time with Zeke is virtually non-existent. I think Nia's picked up on Zeke's feelings and has been trying to make him feel better, which is working. Meanwhile, I've been trying to include Zeke in my life as much as possible. I don't want him to feel alienated just because Ezra isn't available as much as he used to be.

And this is better for me as well, seeing as Zoe and I are at each other's throats. :(