We watched from the space station as Earth exploded. At least a thousand faces surrounded me, all but one twisted into sickening grimaces of emotional agony. Mine.
The Elders guarded the doors, making it near impossible for anyone to leave. Instead, we huddled together, consoling one another as we witnessed our planet burn in beautifully orchestrated chaos; everything — our homes, our jobs, our loved ones — gone. All because of me.
I rolled my eyes as the screen flashed: "Game Over. You have failed to save the planet"
Taking my headphones off, I sighed "This game was becoming tedious anyway."