"We're spineless."

It had been weeks after the incident, enough to count, but they had lost track of time anyway, so it did not matter. All everyone seemed to know was that spring was officially here at last.
The trees blossomed full and plentiful, new birds sang loud and high has they fluttered from tree to tree, their jubilant voices cutting through the air. The fresh, fragrant scents of spring seeped up in the morning mist and remained lingering in the musty air, giving the world a clear, clean feel to it. Everything was bright and new, everything was beautiful and full of life at this time, no one could...