The Uninsured Peril

no. 005
  1. Bjorn sits crying with his face in his hands while a long-haired woman listens. Above him, a thought bubble shows his home burning.
  2. Bjorn and the woman walk together along a beach. Each has a speech bubble containing only an ellipsis, showing quiet conversation.
  3. Bjorn and the woman sit side by side on a bluff overlooking the water at sunset.
  4. Bjorn gestures helplessly and says, “I’m broke and ruined and homeless.” The woman sits beside him listening.
  5. The woman replies, “You were stupid not to buy insurance.” Bjorn stares at her in disbelief.
  6. The woman remains seated and says, “Well, it’s true!” while Bjorn trudges away in the distance along the shore.

Being right is no excuse for being cruel.