you shudder just to think of it, you know, but he still remained a human being. Excuse me for interrupting. Mr. Banev, you just found an apt symbol. Mankind is a hysterical, drunken coot, who went through hell. Yes, through hell, because, unfortunately, he doesn't deserve better, and you know it perfectly well, yet you aver that man is noble but he didn't get enough goods and happiness as he sees it, that is, the right to trample, use and abuse others. To sum up: You just can't believe you're already dead, that you created a world that is your gravestone, and nothing more. When I say ''you'', I don't mean you personally. - I hope you understand. - Yes, of course. I understand. And I’m going to answer you. To destroy the old world and build a new one is an old idea. But it never worked. You may not know this, but you're cruel. Perhaps your intentions are good, but cruelty... is always cruelty. And it can bring nothing but more pain, more abuse, more deceit and... - Sorry I’m late. - No problem. I wanted to meet you very much. - You can call me Zinovy. - Okay. Please continue. Alright, where did we stop? If I’m not wrong, on the need for the profound spiritual and sensual renewal of mankind. If you're interested in my opinion, I totally agree with that. I also see mankind at the crossroads: Either complete intellectual degradation or an unprecedented evolutionary leap in consciousness. I hope all agree? - How did you like it? - I liked it. Are you prepared for the test? - Goodbye, Mr. Banev. - Goodbye, children. Thanks for coming. I thought you'd be afraid. Why? Never mind. I’ll tell you later. I can't walk you out. Boris will. - Yes. - Why Boris? Wait, I really came to talk to you. It’s very important. Really? Then you'll have to wait. - I have classes. - I’ll wait. - I’ve got time. - All right then. - Take this, please. - Thank you. - This is for you. - Thank you. I want you to move in with me at the hotel. Right now. - Why? - It’s easier to leave from the hotel. We have to leave under any pretext. I, as a member of the commission, and you, as my daughter. That's why I came here. For what? To take you away from here. Take where? What difference does it make? Anywhere. Don't you see what's happening? Military everywhere. A chemical warfare might start in a few days here. Isn't the military everywhere? Ira, don't play with words. You know what I mean. I have friends. I can do things. I know your school is great. But there're better schools elsewhere, you can believe me. No. Why? No to what? No to it all. That you can do things, the school, and leaving. Listen. I beg you to listen. I know I’m a bad father. But I have the right to take you from here. You have no right. Go. There's the hotel. Go. Open up, Victor! I can hear you're home. Come in. It’s open. ''A locked door is free, for the price of a key.'' Wow! Nice way to greet guests. Good for you. I’ve fixed some dinner. - Already had some? Good. - I have. Want to join me? Nice digs! - Mind if I look around? - Be my guest. Victor! You live in style, very spacious! Spacious. Can't get any better. Taking baths? Good for your health. - Will you have a drink? - Sure. Why not? Victor, this city will do me in. It will. Bless you. Please sit down. Thanks. I'd better drink while I’m still alive. - All right. - Thanks. Cheers! Cheers! How was your first contact? What first contact? C'mon, Victor, don't be modest. I know the kids called you on the carpet, didn't they? Oh, that. Yes. It was an event. In what way? It’s an event because we all went through it, one way or another, only, as an old acquaintance of mine used to say, everyone goes through it, but not everyone passes. It’s an event because that Sanhedrin of minors passed the verdict to pardon you, while they sentenced us all to death. That's a sensation. ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Приключения Шерлока Холмса и доктора Ватсона: Охота на тигра на английском - текст Интервенция на английском - текст Андрей Рублев на английском - текст Вам и не снилось... на английском - текст Звёздный путь: Поколения на английском |