in the midst of the chaos, where every second could be our last, we find solace in the ancient art of puppetry; it's a pre-introductory lesson in the power of storytelling under fire. there's no room to belittle this craft, for in the hands of a master, puppets become a source of vibrant information and joy, bridging the gap between the reticent heart and the spoken word. even as the smoke blurs our vision, we redo our strategies, not with fear, but with the courage drawn from silent tales of valor whispered by the puppet's strings.