[ WP ] Things were easier on Mars ...

Things *were* easier on Mars. 
 
 
 It was simple, if you have a useful skill and no criminal record, you get piloted to Mars. They give you free housing, free food, and free resources. You work with other people to try and build civilization on Mars. They said it was completely safe. 
 
 
 Me? I ’ m a plumber. They thought my skills were of use to them and they sent me to Mars. I ’ m good with pipes and stuff, so they told me to help develop the sewage on Mars. 
 
 
 It was easy. There was a lot of physical labor, but I did n't have to worry about being in debt or having to pay my bills. *They* paid my bills. 
 
 
 We developed a civilization on Mars. Their plan was for us was to make Mars habitable for the rest of mankind to live in once the earth is unable is unlivable. 
 
 
 We have farmers, engineers, and laborers. I had came rather late, so I didn ’ t have to deal with the intricacies of actually *starting* a civilization, just adding to it. 
 
 
 We built and we built. Our world slowly became similar to the movies. Modern, strong, and habitable. 
 
 
 We thought we were self-reliant. We had farms and everything! 
 
 
 At least, that ’ s what we *thought*. 
 
 
 They stopped helping us. They stopped sending us people, food, or resources. They stopped. 
 
 Things were n't easy anymore. 
 
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 I think I misinterpreted the prompt a little, but hopefully it's fine. Please send feedback!
