Andrei:	Our whole civilization can be likened to a huge, gas-guzzling car.
Soo:	Yep, but such excessive consumption can't last.
Ellesha:	In some way or other humans have always been at the edge of disaster.
Jules:	Perhaps, but I need a beer . . . Can't we talk about something "fun" for a change? Thinking about the world makes me damn depressed!
Philyra:	We've got'ta rise above our personal feelings and do what is good for the planet!