Chapter 16: Welcome to the Machine
"You take the blue pill—the story ends. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” — Morpheus, The Matrix
Two of Pentacles: Jimmy is juggling two worlds now—Thai street hustle and American military chaos. Both want more than he can give.
King of Cups: Stay calm, stay hidden. The ones who survive know how to read the room before they speak.
Ten of Wands: This was supposed to be easier. Instead, every deal adds another weight to carry—and he won’t put it down.
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