"On another occasion, we get sent out to tacklelootersraiding a bank."
The casual tone at the beginning contrasts sharply with the horrific reality of war, highlighting the soldier's desensitization.
"His blood-shadow stays on the street"
The "blood-shadow" represents the lasting emotional and psychological impact of the killing, as it stays with the soldier long after the event.
"End of story, except not really" Remains
This line reflects the idea that while the event may seem to have a clear end, the trauma lingers, showing that the psychological consequences of violence are never truly over.
"Sleep, and he's probably armed, possibly not"
This line shows the soldier's ongoing paranoia, where even in sleep, he relives the uncertainty and violence of the battlefield
