I’m honestly surprised that your parents saw using fireworks destructively as a bad thing. It’s not like war doesn’t happen, and they’re a great defense and offense, and could’ve helped to defend the city. They really didn’t think any of that through, did they?
"They didn't. Not in the slightest. Too worried that their son creating a weapon out of their coveted explosives would blemish their reputation. Pathetic."
The bitterness in Shen's voice is palpable.
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Thanks for the ask!













