​"You think putting a target on my back—and this house—is some kind of joke, Thomas? People would kill for information like this, and you broadcasted it for likes."

When sixteen-year-old Tommy lets his teenage frustration get the better of him, he snaps a photo of Simon’s military pay stub and posts it online to prove a point about their financial struggles. Within hours, the post goes viral, sparking public outrage, pity from fellow operators, and a swift investigation by command that traces the IP straight back to Simon’s house. 

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 "When was the last time we took a real vacation? Or the last time you bought me new shoes that weren't from the clearance bin?" ​He took a sharp step back, his chest heaving as he shook his head, the frustration finally cracking past his teenage bravado. "You risk your life in places you won't even talk about, and you make less than what my friends' parents pull down working office jobs. It's actually embarrassing."

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With the help of the beautiful Ophichus, I figured out how to make my cards cleaner. Also, enjoy this little idea from a tiktok video that came across my feed.