Unwind

Co

or lets Risa's music fill him as he watches the new arrivals being greeted by the thousands of kids already here. The sun has begun to set, taking the edge off the heat, and the rows of jets at this time of day create pleasing patterns of shadow on the hard earth. Co

or has to smile. Even a place as harsh as this can be beautiful in a certain light.

Co

or takes it all in—the music, the voices, the desert, and the sky. He has his work cut out for him, changing the world and all, but things are already in motion; all he has to do is keep up the momentum. And he doesn't have to do it alone. He has Risa, Hayden, and every Unwind here. Co

or takes a deep breath and releases it along with his tension. At last, he allows himself the wonderful luxury of hope.

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