The Shreds of A Tattered Soul

[Fenitchka]

"I can give it a try, and I will keep a close eye on Kolya so he doesn't eat anything small, sharp, toxic, or otherwise hazardous to him."

[Danuel Stinin]

"A good idea. I think you'd like playing D&D. It's alot of fun. After you watch us if you'd like to join in I can work in a place for a new character."

[Fenitchka]

"That would be really great. I appreciate your letting me into your group."

I remember that I am supposed to turn a report in to turn in a report to Ministry of Education tomorrow, but I can turn it in later tonight so that I can play the game with Daniel tomorrow.

[Danuel Stinin]

"You know, I haven't heard Kolya talk much. Is he still learning?"

[Fenitchka]

"He is just quiet." I reply.

"He doesn't like strangers very much."

[Danuel Stinin]

"Oh, I see." Dan looks at the child, considering for a moment how difficult the boy's life must have been so far. And for that matter, how difficult it will be in the future. "Well, I hope he warms up to me. He seems like a nice kid."

[Fenitchka]

"I'm sure he will." I smile and put my coat on.

"I have some things to do this evening so that I will be free tomorrow."

I put Kolya's coat on and he tells me that he liked the movie and that he wants to take the train again.

"I should get going."

[Danuel Stinin]

Dan stands and picks up his bag. "Alright. I need to put some finishing touchs on the meet for tommorrow anyway. We meet around five but you can show up eariler if you like."

[Fenitchka]

"I'll be there. You can count on it." I put a winter cap and mittens on Kolya. He wines that the cap is scratchy and that he doesn't like the ducks on it.

I leave my house with Kolya and we head to the train station.

"We are going on the train Kolya. We are going to the Ministry of Education in Helsinki. You like going to the big city!" He laughs and we both get on the train.

We sit together and he eats some animal crackers.

[Danuel Stinin]

Dan walks back to his apartment. When he gets inside and gets off his coat and school bag he rubs his hands together. "Wow, it's getting cold out there."

[Fenitchka]

I take the train to Helsinki and get off at the station near the Ministry of Eduction. There I turn in some reports. I tell the Ministry that at my school there are no signs of rebelion and that the only thing I came across all week was the letter from Kautsky.

It makes me wonder. I know Dan said that he is not involved with the rebels, but he also said he was a socialist. He has the heart of a rebel, even if his actions have not been against Red Infinity.

I am happy about Red Infinity. They are kind to me. No one would bother taking care of me, so I am glad to have a government that does that.

[Danuel Stinin]

Cramming the last paper into place Dan wipes his forehead and admires his work. The place is basically clean and his campain folder is in perfect order. Tommorrow would be a good meet.

Tired from his work, Dan yawns and heads to bed.

[Krupskaya]

I appear in Daniel Stinin's room with an arrow pointed at his head.

"Wake up sleepy, tell me what you know about the Democratic Socialists..."

I wait for him to respond. I recieved a tip earlier in the day and knew to come here.

[Danuel Stinin]

Dan opens his eyes, waking from a very enjoyable dream at the sound of a lovely voice, only to find a puzzling sight.

One of the most beautiful women he's ever seen is standing over his bed with an arrow pointed at his head, asking about Democractic Socialists.

Confused and afraid, Dan's mouth jumps ahead of his brain. "Social democracy is a political ideology emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from supporters of Marxism who believed that the transition to a socialist society could be achieved through democratic evolutionary rather than revolutionary means. During the early and mid-20th century, social democrats were in favor of stronger labor laws, nationalization of major industries, and a strong welfare state. Over the course of the 20th century, most social democrats gradually distanced themselves from Marxism and class struggle. As of 2004, social democrats generally do not see a conflict between a capitalist market economy and their definition of a socialist society, and support reforming capitalism in an attempt to make it more equitable through the creation and maintenance of a welfare state. Most social democratic parties are members of the Socialist International, which is a successor to the Second International.

Often, the term socialism is used to denote social democrats, although in many countries socialism is a broader concept including democratic socialists, Marxists, communists, libertarian socialists and sometimes anarchists.

In the past, social democrats were often described as reformist socialists (since they advocated the implementation of socialism through gradual reforms). They were contrasted with the revolutionary socialists, who advocated the implementation of socialism through a workers' revolution. Today, however, the democratic socialists carry on the legacy of reformist socialism and seek to bring about a fully socialist system through electoral means, while most of the social democrats only wish to make capitalism more equitable (and see the abolition of capitalism as unnecessary).

Social democratic parties are among the largest parties in most countries in Europe, as well as in the majority of European-influenced parts of the world (with the notable exception of the United States). Social democrats are seen as centre left in orientation."

Panting, Dan stares alternitally at the arrow and at the face of the woman aiming it.

[Krupskaya]

I drop my arrow and my jaw drops as well.

I start to clap.

"Good job. Wow. I mean ...WOW!"

"Okay...well I am here because someone told me that the leader of the democratic socialists has been in contact with you. Is this true?"