Mellow
Lyra's POV
"Thank God we're back in our hotel room. I'm amazed that it survived. Everything seems so mellowed out since we've gotten back…," I shrugged. "I think maybe they're used to this happening? I've never been in one before, but I've heard of them and seen them on TV. I mean, it's like nothing happened!" Khoury nodded understandingly. "I guess you know what I mean, though."
"Yeah," he sighed. "I'm bored, but it looks like the streets are cluttered."
"Maybe we could volunteer and help clean up?" I asked.
"You know what, that's a great idea. I'm tired of this so-called mellowness. It's getting on my nerves." We both got up and walked outside…