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After this life changing event, his brothers, Arshad [19] and Marzban [17], decide to begin training Hassan just in case they aren't around to protect him later on and just in case the war escalates even further. After searching, they find an small old warehouse that had been shut down many years before and turn it into a practice area for them all.
Initially, Hassan's not very good at combat [especially offensive] and all attempts to train him at anything combat ultimately fail. They decide instead to teach him how to make armor, which Hassan takes to quickly and, with his own flamboyant flair added, he succeeds at. And although his brothers aren't thrilled with his flashy fashion, they accept that it's something he's good at and continue to train him.
Shortly after the bombs are dropped, Arshad comes stumbling back into their home, a victim of the devastating strikes against the Middle East. The condition of his skin is more gruesome than can be described, with Arshad's skin peeling like paint, but needless to say, Hassan ends up stabbing Arshad as a sign of mercy. He waits until the initial blast from the bombs are over and after a day, takes his brother's armor and heads out to the factory where he is currently set up.
Unlike others who have been taken hostage by the Americans and forced to work against their will, Hassan has been fortunate enough to earn a reputation with the American soldiers...he is often referred to as 'The Crazy/Mad Devil', which Hassan openly accepts. How he earned this title? You don't want to know.
All that can be said of Hassan is that he's hostile, INCREDIBLY hostile. He is volatile, violent and dangerous but he's also very dedicated to his work. His armor is the only type around that can withstand the inhospitable conditions of the air for more than a few days. Hassan will not provide his armor to the undeserving [those who won't cherish it] nor will he coddle you if you stop by his home.
But if he does decide that he wants to do business with you, the armor you get back will be fabulous. His flair shows in his work!
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President Johnson approved a measure on Monday that would take effect immediately, resulting in an end to a costly 36 year war against the Middle East. The measure came on the heels of a deadly attack that claimed the lives of 116 US soldiers after extremist demands weren't met. A recent poll of U.S. citizens about the war in the Middle East showed surprisingly positive amount of support of an armed retaliation, with 73% of Americans agreeing that an attack should be launched in retribution. And although President Johnson received overwhelming amounts of support from the House and Congress, the measure isn't passed controversy.
Several leaders of the Middle East, including Hamza Al-Abbasi, the Premier of Iraq, speaking on behalf of the Prime minister who has been out of the public's eye for several weeks now, had this to say: "We do not want for this war to continue. We simply ask that the United States stops invading the Middle East to establish new bases. Our causalities are great and this war is crippling us. All that we would like is for our citizens to be safe and our Prime Minister to be returned."
Accusations of withholding the Prime Minister have been planted on 4 countries, the United States among them. Details about the offensive measures are limited at this time, but President Johnson warned that this would "likely involve a number of airstrikes, bombs and a large combative force". While the initial suggestion of force was met with outrage, with time opposition to the planned attacks have quelled. President Jonhson continues to stress that the United States is "doing what was necessary to protect the American way of life".
It is expected that up to 10,000 troops will be deployed to the Middle East but will return in as little as a few months. A number of US military bases are also being set up overseas as an "extra measure of security", following the airstrikes.
In other news, oil prices continue to rise, crippling the United States' already struggling economy as Americans begin to fear for the worst. President Johnson has passed several bills since January, including several new drilling zones that were predicted to be a key factor in lowering consumer rate prices. Despite these bills, oil prices continue to soar as Johnson reassures the American people.
Tensions in the Middle East finally halt as the White House announces end to 36 year war!"
All over the United States, celebrations were held. It was over! It was done! Government facilities and schools shut down for what would become a national holiday in the near future: the triumph of good over evil. Hastily constructed parades pushed the boundaries of patriotic bliss - and America wasn't the only nation celebrating. Pictures featuring refugees of their corrupt governments and sinful ways were plastered on every newspaper, grateful people rescued from a hateful religion and wicked way of life. News reels of families giddy with relief being plucked from their shacks played as newscasters predicted a better quality of life for them: and financial burdens lifted from the US. The underground sanctuaries were filled with civilians who were spared the fate of their extremist counterparts - they were rescued. Eventually, they would have to pull their own weight of course - but they were no longer under the unjust, crushing thumb of the others.
Righteously, they washed rid their minds of the whole matter. They knew not - and refused to learn - and their hands were clean.
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