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The affidavit also detailed videos taken from inside the train. In one, Moreno ignites a road flare inside the train, the affidavit said. He then “put the train in full speed and held his hand toward the camera with his middle finger raised.”
“I don’t know. Sometimes you just get a little snap and man, it was fricking exciting… I just had it and I was committed,” Moreno told police, according to the affidavit. “I just went for it, I had one chance.”
Complex systems can glitch or break under stress–particularly the more fragile ones–and a given person’s mental state certainly can fall under that heading. While the logistical situation in the United States continues to be a snarl of shortages and finger-pointing and toilet paper continues to be absent from the shelves, we’ve hit skyrocketing (hopefully temporary) unemployment levels as businesses shutter or downsize to try to weather the storm intact. Then there’s the social isolation, which it’s safe to say is a difficult thing for most people to deal with if the traditional prison punishment of solitary confinement is anything to go by.
Uncertainty, fear, isolation, upending of routine… not all of us, in fact I’d say the majority of us aren’t going to go Mad Max in response to these factors, but the stress is real and we haven’t even reached the peak of the infection yet.
But it’s undeniable that there are those where all it takes is getting “a little snap,” and they are out there. Stay safe.
6 thoughts on “542 – Catching Up”
Keith
Some friction, but yeah. IRL, I’d like these two…they should have kids.
Dawn
I might have to draw out what their kid would look like. First thought is that their kid would look like Ongo Gablogian from “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia”
Scarsdale
He’s pushing 60, she’s maybe 30, more likely less. Chuck is most likely shooting blanks, and besides, he’s talking to her like a baby sister than a love interest.
ConcordBob
It is really hard to have a favorite character, as there are so many good ones. But I think Rosa is my favorite. Chuck is a good accomplice in sneaking work, but not much for romance. Uugh.
Otaku
I mean, if they don’t have at least an inkling of what’s going down, I’m actually disappointed in Clearstream. If anything, I’m starting to wonder if they caught on and realized “Wait, we can use this.”
Because of course they can.
Dr. Norman (not a real doctor)
I’m way ahead of you – I’ve been waiting for you to catch up. From November 2020:
I would hope for nothing less – her and Chuck have the potential for a great deal of positive mischief.
Speaking of which, I received the email notifying me that my order for the NSFW “Chuck and Rosa Finally Do It” (age verification required) limited edition hardcover is going to be delayed due to the pandemic. I think it’s really cool that you’ll be adding some additional stretch goal goodies when it ships – thanks for all your story and art.
As for the inscription, ” We owe it all to you ” will be sufficient.