padwickinism
It's like being a robot when everyone else is a mess, but you're a total mess when everyone else is a robot. You're the human in the middle of a robot war.
I was a robot during the chaos, but I exploded when the class was quiet.
I handled the meltdown like it was a joke, but I cried when the teacher said it was just a test.
I was calm during the earthquake, but I screamed when the lights went on again.
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