Chapter 16: Angel And The Jazzman

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Sawa enters the building where the Veteran association is hosting its event.

She walks past a bunch of middle aged men talking near a table with food and she approaches the stand where the portrait of the American Rabbit is being hosted for display beside photos of the American Rabbit in Vietnam.

She looks at a photo and sees herself standing in a group photo with the American Rabbit.

Sawa( Grimaces in pained grief and anger and to the portrait of the American rabbit in her thoughts): Hero? If a demon like you were a hero what is evil?

MEMORY

Voice of American Rabbit: F!ck yeah! Kill these Fu!*&ing  ( Uses racial slur) damn commie scum! 

Voice of American Rabbit: War crimes? Don't worry sushi! It ain't a war crime if the little shi!s aren't human! Oh yeah napalm time you fu**ers!

MEMORY ENDS

PRESENT

Sawa looks at the picture of the American Rabbit in hurt.

A man approaches Sawa.

Man( Gently to Sawa): Ma'am this gatherings's for veterans only today. The day for the families is next week.

Sawa( To man): Yes, sorry. ( Walks towards door to leave.)

Man 2( Drunk to Sawa): Wha you doing here ya damn commie!? You look like a g**k! ( tries grabbing Sawa's arm)

Sawa ( Avoiding the man to man2): I am Japanese, leave me be sir.

A surprised Roberto Chancer sees Sawa and brushes past the drunk.

Roberto ( Tears in his eyes to Sawa): The angel? I can't believe this!( Shakes Sawa's hand): Oh Sawa you... You look great!

Sawa( Puzzled to Roberto): I apologise but I do not-

Roberto: You saved my life back in nam! Do you remember? I nearly stepped on a mine-

Sawa: Roberto? You like music with the trumpets?

Roberto: Yes! ( To everyone): This gal's a angel! She saved my life and God knows how many others!  ( To Sawa): Come on angel let's get you some of these food! I brought some burgers with me!



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