… flood cleanup is never pretty, there is always a danger to health and an unearthly smell. That it shone. That it glowed. That it lit up the night was further insult. No hiding from the humiliation. How to wash it off when the water itself was fluorescent …
… the AGM invasions lacked one aspect. The photo op. Or rather, an effective photo op. The scale was wrong. So they worked on something bigger, brighter, and more visceral. Diverting a river was harder than they expected but …
… building a network is tough when you are a shadow. When color is battleground and you have none. When you are so easily overcome. When dust and water and air provides ample pigment, remaining dark, mono, colorless demands … #penwar
… was the moment the invisible power became visible provocation. Property is power. Visible property as provocation. The displays of dayglo daubing and vertical beacons appeared overnight. Like flags following a cup win … #penwar
... once the pigment supplies were diverted, and mischief took over, a terrifying festival atmosphere blossomed. Borrowing breath as it grew ... #penwar
… when the offices changed it took few by surprise, and everyone by surprise. It was in the air, but easy to ignore. It built. It faded. It erupted …. #penwar
… the speed at which Triphenylmethane production infrastructure became the front line of the highlighter wars surprised even the most armchair of Discord Generals … #penwar
... Retailers had so far escaped consequence or blame. Frustrations build, however. They leak. Sentences featuring 'complicit' or 'collusion' become defence... #penwar