1000 Yards - 01
“SU-YUNG TOOK her foot off the brake and crawled ahead. Milton was in the back of the van, watching through the window as they made their way downtown. A line of sickly looking trees had been planted to separate the road from the pavement and, behind them was a terrace of utilitarian buildings, constructed from poured concrete, blocky and depressingly ugly. It reminded Milton of the worst aspects of the Soviet outposts he had visited. Trams and trolley-busses rattled along the inside lane, truck...s and the few private cars overtaking them.
Su-Yung spoke without taking her eyes from the road. “How much do you know about what is happening today?”
“Just that there is a parade.”
“It is not just any parade, Mr Milton. It is the centenary of our esteemed Great Leader’s birthday.” She made no effort to hide her sarcasm. “The event is being broadcast all around the country. The Workers’ Party are even handing out celebratory food rations.MoreLess
Su-Yung spoke without taking her eyes from the road. “How much do you know about what is happening today?”
“Just that there is a parade.”
“It is not just any parade, Mr Milton. It is the centenary of our esteemed Great Leader’s birthday.” She made no effort to hide her sarcasm. “The event is being broadcast all around the country. The Workers’ Party are even handing out celebratory food rations.MoreLess
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