As a teen I talked to people from all around the world, usually connected by our shared fandoms. I remember talking to a girl in California who said she wanted to join the military when she grew up. Apparently she came from a military family, and couldn’t understand why I was appalled at the idea of choosing such a path. We discussed it civilly, and eventually agreed to disagree. I can’t help but wonder if she went through with it and, if so, how she feels about it today.