Chapter 2!

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only the battery-powered radio has the courage to keep playing.

That's such poetic phrasing!

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“My God, could Superman be dead? Holy Mother of God…” Dona Ana Andrade’s voice, once so steady, now sounds trembling and sorrowful.

Really nice contrast to her other lines; gives it more of an impact.

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"Late July," someone adds. "Until mid-month there's the World Cup."

Priorities! lol

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"Ah, I wouldn't die in peace knowing there was good cachaça in my pantry that I hadn't tried,"

Again, loving these priorities!

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You don't look like a stranger to me. I feel like I've seen you somewhere before...

shocked

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Do you always wear those glasses?

shock Such a fun little bit, though!

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The town's in chaos.

Sounds like a job for Superman?

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The terrible things people can do in moments of desperation...

Truly. That's heartbreaking.

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"What's the point of you remembering the capital of Australia but not your own name?"

Okay, love her! That's such a teenager reply! lol

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But I want it to mean something.

Awww!

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You don't play soccer, but you play basketball and baseball?

Great clues to add up!

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That also explains why Bahia's team colors felt so familiar to me.

That's so cute.

I hope so. Because that would probably mean we're going to live.
That's such a lovely cue to take from the animals!

Looking forward to the third part!


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