His frown isn't for her. The idea that anyone could get the wrong idea about the control and regulation of necessities is borderline ludicrous. He knows there are complaints - everyone complains - but...
But there are people here from 2015. There are people here from well after the war. Long, long after the presumed end of rationing.
He shakes his head. "Hopefully we've got people who understand the value of thriftiness. I would think the soldiers will, at least--" A pause. "--thought that might not help people feel better about who's in charge."
One way or another, this will be a trick. He flashes her a far more genuine smile. "Ready for elbow grease and patience?"
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But there are people here from 2015. There are people here from well after the war. Long, long after the presumed end of rationing.
He shakes his head. "Hopefully we've got people who understand the value of thriftiness. I would think the soldiers will, at least--" A pause. "--thought that might not help people feel better about who's in charge."
One way or another, this will be a trick. He flashes her a far more genuine smile. "Ready for elbow grease and patience?"