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Protip: this isn't just abt sw, it's a metaphor for human existence.

• jldugger 4y ago
  Reminds me a bit of the most depressing episode of Kino's Journey, "Three Men Along the Rails." Kino is traveling by motorcycle along a railroad line, and encounters the first man, who is clearing away the grass and rust. He has worked for the company for fifty years. He had a wife and child when he left, but unfortunately, has never returned home since his first departure, he is unsure of their current well being. They exchange pleasantries and Kino continues her journey. Kino the meets a second man working on the railroad the next day. This one is removing the tracks, as ordered by his employer. He he left home support his five younger brothers at home, and had never returned for the past fifty years. They comment on how well maintained the tracks are, but do not question on why. She meets a third man on the third day as she follows the trail. He is setting down new tracks as requested by the railroad company. He reveals that he took the job to support his ill parents, but as it has been fifty years, they have most likely already passed away.