Down Memory Lane

Forty said nothing for the longest time, just staring at the floor in shock. I decided to prod a little. “I assume that’s not what you want?”

She shivered. “No, of course not!” she said, hugging me tightly. “I’d never wish death on the world, how could you even think that? But… to know that someone is trying to fix things… this means everything to me! I swear I won’t betray you, just… who are you? I mean really… are you a part of the government?”

“No. I’m not. The government… they’ve gotten a little too used to being in power, and they’re not my allies. Or yours. I’m part of something else… something no one knows about, and hopefully never will.”

“But… why?” she asked