We order ice-creams covered with whipped cream.

 

" I met Renato in elementary school. He was unruly, but funny and generous. We became very good friends. As a teenager, he knew the underground tunnels of Santiago. One day, we secretly entered into the psychiatric hospital: me with the guitar, him with an accordion, we played music for the madmen. "

 

Mario had a small laboratory where he could develop pictures. After the putsch, Renato asked him some shots for fake papers. Mario was not involved in political affairs, but he agreed to help his friend. When they left the studio, the police was waiting outside.

 

Mario is still wondering how the military could be so effective. "They certainly collected informations before. I have a theory, Renato does not believe me, but listen: shortly before the putsch, we could see a lot of new guys coming to high schools. They were young athletic men, propagating left side ideas. I think they were spies, intended to denounce those who were attracted by the dispute. "

 

When we split, he says "Thank you for this conversation. I realize that I never told this to my children. I also realize that they have never asked. "