Description
In the uptake of a relentless war, Florence Rigby reigns as the school's charismatic bully, wielding charm like a weapon. For him, life is a thrill ride amidst chaos, embracing uncertainty with open arms. Altair Lamont, a sheep among wolves and vultures, navigates the school halls with cautious steps and bated breath, his only wish to live long enough to find peace. And then there's Stray, known as Conan Hawthorne to some, a strange kid cloaked in solitude, his presence akin to that of a Stray dog. His collar long gone; his fur unrecognizable and ratty, and his father nowhere in sight. These three boys will have to navigate the challenges of coming to age amidst the turmoil of their wartime environment. Put into the questionable care of a government-funded program, their lives will forever be ruined and mended together. They will be faced with harsh realities while grappling with their struggles and relationships. Amidst the chaos, a question lingers in the mind of three boys: who can be trusted in a world torn apart by war? The sense of morality becomes more and more twisted, the true nature of friendship and family are tested and stretched in unexpected ways. One question is left to wonder: who will emerge unblemished from the blood of war? -------- It was May 10th, and the station wasn't exactly packed, but it was still relatively full. Stray is struggling to make his way through the crowd to find his father. Most private schools were letting out for the summer today, so kids and parents were crowding the station. Stray's father was a bit later than usual, but not by much; it's only been ten minutes, his father is never more than ten minutes late so he should be here any second now. Stray can wait. After all his father's patience and loyalty are practically his namesake, and through extension by blood, Stray's too. He could wait however long he needed to, he had to be patient. His father would be here any minute now.
ACT I
