Politics

"Comrade Nilsen, father of the SRV." (Raise your fist.)

"I'm sorry."

"Malevolent deities."

Force yourself to keep listening.

"Oh, god. I'm sorry about that."

"Superstars."

The lieutenant doesn't speak, but you believe you detect a slight widening of his eyes, as though he never expected such a cogent thought to emerge from your mouth.