I feel like we are the embarrassing old friends at the party.
BRN has now much cooler friends.
When we walk in on a conversation (AGM) everyone goes quite; we couldn't possibly understand. It's best if we don't know who they are rubbing shoulders with, polite introductions and pleasantries.
PVDM is loyal but his influence is not what it was and he is tired, he remembers when we were friends, how we took part in the adventure and supported each other. He is conflicted.
His new friend Antonio keeps telling him you don't need these guys anymore, they are holding you back, your dream is bigger than them, it's tough but you will have to ditch them.
Sean is torn, he is honest, competent and hard working - but the GLORY, the GLORY.
The others at the party, understand life is tough and unfair, however sacrifices must be made or it's not my business or they really are just hangers on or I'm just here to play guitar in the band. I'm not responsible, I just want the music to be great.
On the other hand, they might be protecting us for our own good and I might be paranoid.
Otherwise,