Conversation · Conceptualization

This phrase is meant to be looked at from above.

"What the hell is that?" (Point to the rooftop message.)

The lieutenant cranes his head and mutters: "GO HOME." He pauses. "It's an aerograffito. It's meant for the Coalition aerostatics that keep a lookout on the city from the low troposphere."

Silently nod.

The sky is indifferent to your silent nod, but the lieutenant seems to appreciate it. He gives you a fleeting smile.

(Wave at the sky.) "Hello, nice international community. Thank you for watching over us."

The sky feels more bright and welcoming than ever before.

(Wag your finger at the clouds.) "GO HOME!"

The sky feels more ominous and threatening than ever before.

"What is an aerostatic?"

"An aerostatic is an airship. A hybrid airship, semi-rigid." He points up to a small dot in the cloudline. "That is an aerostatic."

"But why are they here?"

"Look," the lieutenant says impatiently. "It's not something that can be explained on the go in couple of sentences. We have more important things to focus on right now, so let's get back to them, alright?"

"How do they stay up in the air like that?"

"There are airships around? Where can I get one?!"

"Hey Kim, who is this rooftop message for?"