High lighting Grimdark Future's world in such a light, cold an calculated juxtaposed by the very essence of humanity that he gave up. A terrific story, the mood board's minis are a beautiful addition.
I have come back to re-read this story several times and found I enjoyed it tremendously each time. The repeat of impossibility, can't speak properly, can't protect the Pegasus, can't save everyone, drives a terrific story with goodness at its heart. If there was a vote for our favorite in the jam, your story would take my vote.
