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uncurtained) wrote2019-10-06 11:56 am
uncurtained) wrote2019-10-06 11:56 am
pc catchall for monika (rewords)
shitpost incoming
pc catchall for monika (
[By the time she wanders into the cafeteria, it's a welcome sight in its own way; at least, the lack of any erotic imagery is a breath of fresh air, even if she'd much rather not be in this situation at all. While she looks hesitant about taking a seat, she does, near the other person she sees in this area.
As she glances over the selection of food:]
What do you think the chances are that it's drugged?
As she glances over the selection of food:]
What do you think the chances are that it's drugged?
[Despite herself, she cracks a smile at the laughter, before she nods.]
It does help. And... They probably could have done that while we were sleeping if they wanted to, so we're probably good.
[And as such, she's taking a seat and a plate. This is a strange situation for introductions, but all the same—]
I'm Beck. What's your name?
It does help. And... They probably could have done that while we were sleeping if they wanted to, so we're probably good.
[And as such, she's taking a seat and a plate. This is a strange situation for introductions, but all the same—]
I'm Beck. What's your name?
...Yeah, I know what you mean. It's pretty crazy, right?
[It hits her suddenly, how young this girl looks - not too much younger than her in the scheme of things, maybe, but still a teenager if she's guessing right. If Beck is freaked out, she wonders how Monika must feel.]
No sweat. Same here, you know? I mean, I'm hoping this'll be over pretty quick, but until we get out... I don't know what I would have done if it were just me, honestly.
[It hits her suddenly, how young this girl looks - not too much younger than her in the scheme of things, maybe, but still a teenager if she's guessing right. If Beck is freaked out, she wonders how Monika must feel.]
No sweat. Same here, you know? I mean, I'm hoping this'll be over pretty quick, but until we get out... I don't know what I would have done if it were just me, honestly.
It is. I keep thinking maybe I’ll wake up and this will all have been some weird dream, haha...
[ Monika will smile at her. It’s nice to have company, especially calm and thoughtful company. ]
Me too. I guess... we’ll at least have each other, huh? That’s something. Adversity really has a way of transforming strangers into friends.
[ Monika will smile at her. It’s nice to have company, especially calm and thoughtful company. ]
Me too. I guess... we’ll at least have each other, huh? That’s something. Adversity really has a way of transforming strangers into friends.
Yeah. I think so, too.
[She's slipping fully into Big Sister mode, here, as she looks over at her.]
We should probably learn more about each other in that case, huh? Where are you from?
[She's slipping fully into Big Sister mode, here, as she looks over at her.]
We should probably learn more about each other in that case, huh? Where are you from?
Were your parents from the west, or...?
[She sounds curious, but she continues on all the same.]
The states. I was raised in Nantucket, which is a small island off the side of Massachusetts... But I'm living in New York City right now for school.
[She sounds curious, but she continues on all the same.]
The states. I was raised in Nantucket, which is a small island off the side of Massachusetts... But I'm living in New York City right now for school.
[The 'might have' strikes her as odd, but it also strikes her as something not to comment on just yet.]
It's a pretty cool place. I bet you will, someday. [But, also!] Are you into that kind of thing? Stories, plays and poems, I mean.
It's a pretty cool place. I bet you will, someday. [But, also!] Are you into that kind of thing? Stories, plays and poems, I mean.
Haha... I hope you’re right. [ she sounds wistful for just a moment, but soon carries on. this is exciting! ]
I am! In fact, I founded a literature club at my school. Literature is my passion! So much so I knew I wanted to share it with others, and help them find new ways to express themselves.
I am! In fact, I founded a literature club at my school. Literature is my passion! So much so I knew I wanted to share it with others, and help them find new ways to express themselves.
[She can't help but let her small smile grow, turning a little bit more towards Monika.]
That's really cool. You're probably in... high school, right, or just starting college? Is that what you want to study?
[Propping her elbow on the table, she leans her face into her palm.]
That's actually what I do. I'm going for my MFA in creative writing.
That's really cool. You're probably in... high school, right, or just starting college? Is that what you want to study?
[Propping her elbow on the table, she leans her face into her palm.]
That's actually what I do. I'm going for my MFA in creative writing.
[That was... a lot. She's sure everyone is fairly exhausted after everything they've just gone through, but she hasn't forgotten about the offer she made Monika. That's why she seeks the younger girl out, and when she spots her in the break room a while after the trial concludes, she's quick to enter in.]
...Hey. What are you doing in here?
...Hey. What are you doing in here?
I won't say it's easy, but... It's definitely rewarding if you can put in the effort. I've learned a lot since I started. It's been a really amazing journey.
[She's curious, though.]
What college are you going to?
[She's curious, though.]
What college are you going to?
... would you believe I got accepted to Tokyo University?
[ tucks her hair behind her ear, the motion shy ]
It was my dream school. I’ve wanted to go my whole life. I’ve heard that people in the west have actually heard of it? Though... I’ve never had a chance to ask anyone till now!
[ tucks her hair behind her ear, the motion shy ]
It was my dream school. I’ve wanted to go my whole life. I’ve heard that people in the west have actually heard of it? Though... I’ve never had a chance to ask anyone till now!
[She nods.]
I have heard of it. That's really impressive! You must be excited to get started there.
I have heard of it. That's really impressive! You must be excited to get started there.
[She nods.]
I was wondering if... you still wanted to talk about it. Whatever you're feeling.
I was wondering if... you still wanted to talk about it. Whatever you're feeling.
[ nodnodnod!! ]
I worked really hard to get out of where I was, you know? I was finally going to head someplace far away, and learn everything I ever wanted to learn, see everything I wanted to see...
[ there's a wistful note, and she glances around the room, some of the fire leaking out of her. ]
... now we're here. Wherever this place is... fate can be kinda cruel, huh?
I worked really hard to get out of where I was, you know? I was finally going to head someplace far away, and learn everything I ever wanted to learn, see everything I wanted to see...
[ there's a wistful note, and she glances around the room, some of the fire leaking out of her. ]
... now we're here. Wherever this place is... fate can be kinda cruel, huh?
[ Monika makes a small noise, offering a wincing smile. She seems embarrassed. ]
It's silly... I feel bad for making such a scene. I just have these, like ... recurring dreams. I mean, I guess you can call them nightmares. In them, I'm trapped, unable to move or even think... all that fills my mind is static and flashing colors, and all these screaming noises. It just goes on and on and on, until I finally wake up again.
What we all saw just ... reminded me of those dreams, really strongly. I never, ever thought I'd see something like that when I was awake.
[ Monika hides her face in her hands. ]
Seriously, I'm so embarrassed!
It's silly... I feel bad for making such a scene. I just have these, like ... recurring dreams. I mean, I guess you can call them nightmares. In them, I'm trapped, unable to move or even think... all that fills my mind is static and flashing colors, and all these screaming noises. It just goes on and on and on, until I finally wake up again.
What we all saw just ... reminded me of those dreams, really strongly. I never, ever thought I'd see something like that when I was awake.
[ Monika hides her face in her hands. ]
Seriously, I'm so embarrassed!
Hey, Monika... [She reaches out to put a hand on her arm.] You don't have to be embarrassed. I mean, even I was really freaked out by those, and it didn't even remind me of anything like that.
[She pauses, tilting her head.]
I promise I'm not trying to psychoanalyze you or anything, but... When did those start?
[She pauses, tilting her head.]
I promise I'm not trying to psychoanalyze you or anything, but... When did those start?
Well... That just means we'll have to find the way out of here really quick, right? If we got in, then there must be a way out.
[She's more nervous about it than she sounds, but she wants to at least seem optimistic.]
Then the both of us can get back to school.
[She's more nervous about it than she sounds, but she wants to at least seem optimistic.]
Then the both of us can get back to school.
[Here she is, coming on into the panthouse. She still looks fairly saddened by everything that's happened, but she addresses Monika nonetheless, taking a breath as she enters.]
...Hey.
...Hey.
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