A war with a slogan “Long Live Freedom” and laser burns on veterans…

and men of a certain age looking at each other with the respect born of shared horrors, even if they are as different as night and day.

Lots of succinct info in here – I like how you put a lot of information into a little space!

but that’s what wars are usually about, the freedom to do something… choose their leader, worship, speak…

and jenjadeeyes got it right about the way the peers evaluate each other. shared horrors. indeed.

Agree with JenJade. Beautifully portrayed scene here. You are a master, my friend.

I’m late to the party, but wow – you took something written completely tongue-in-cheek and turned it into something poignant. Very cool.