"Wow. This place sure has gotten......bigger." Yeah. Before the.....incident, Madison had a lot of big plans. "That's my sister. Dreams bigger than her personality. I can't believe she's really gone." I know. I miss her too, but don't worry- I'm sure she's in a better place. PLUS- I have a sprinkler system on backorder. Sooooooo.......hopefully no more 'incidents'. "I certainly hope so. Because- if 'I' am your last resort- you're in quite a pickle." Oh don't be so down on yourself Mr.FunnyFace- You are not my last resort. I have great faith in you. "If you say so." And by the way- lovin' the makeover. You're giving me some serious Sterling K. Brown vibes. "Is that a good thing?" Well- He's pretty much my permanent #mancrushmonday, so yeah. It's a GREAT thing. "Um. Okay. That's good I guess. Ever since I started in Business, my boss said I had to ditch the dreads and find something more 'work appropriate' than cargo shorts." That's the man for ya'. Always trying to bring me down. Huh. And they call this a ROMANCE festival? That's not very uplifting. "UGH. This is ridiculous- I thought you said you ordered a sprinkler? When can I use the stove again?" I said I had it on BACKORDER. It'll get here when it gets here. Shut up and stir your salad. "NO. I refuse. I've had salads for every meal for the last week. I need a drink." *sigh* Me too my friend. Me too. YOU AGAIN? Haven't we seen enough of you lately? Go away. "Hey- it's Saya right? We met at the romance festival?" "Oh yeah.....you're the guy with the 'bleak' outlook. Hows that working out for you?" "About as well as can be expected." "Hahahaha- well. Keep your chin up man. I'm sure it will all work out." "Hm. Maybe. So I was wondering- maybe we should hang out some time?" "That's really flattering and everything, but you're not really my type." "Is it the shorts? Because they come off." ".............No. The shorts are fine." "They what's the problem?" "Actually, it's because you work for GlobalTrade- the biggest company that's responsible for the deforestation and mass fires in-" "OH WAIT. I remember you! You're that protester who was streaking in the parking lot." "I was not streaking. It was an art statement." "I liked it. A bit out there- but it was cool." "Oh. That's not usually what people say. Thanks, I think." She seemed cool- you gotta admire someone who's willing to strip for a cause. "Yeah- nice chic. Weird taste in art. Probably not marriage material though." Yeah probably not even if she WAS attracted to you. *WOOF* Why look at that! What do we have here? "It's just too quiet around here without my parents and Maddie- I just thought it would be nive to have something living around here." Wow. That started really nice, but now you're kinda bumming me out. Let's pick a puppy! "There was only one choice- who wants some small yappy thing running around?" Fair enough. "Knock, Knock." "Oh hey! Welcome to Casa Viridi!" "You know, if you're trying to make new friends- maybe don't open with that." "Fine." "Man. You really are a nerd huh?" "Most of the time. Yes. How did that main square protest go today? Did you get a lot of support?" "Oh yeah.....tons. Like too many to count." "Aaaaaaaand THAT is why you should always recycle." "You know- I can drop the 'Casa Viridi' stick- but you may want to try evangelizing with your inside voice." "Meh. That's your opinion." "Okay then- If we're giving out advice. You say you want to make more friends- when was the last time you got out of this house." "I get out." "Let me rephrase- when was the last time you got out of this house and DIDN'T just go to work?" "I go other places." No you don't. You litterally went to the Vet- once. Oh! And you almost had lunch with a ghost. You don't socialize with the living is the point of the conversation. "Okay fine. So I don't party like I used to. But have responsibilities and stuff now." "Responsibilities? Who CARES?" I do. I care a great deal. "Sign me up." I just know this won't end well. "Perfect. You and I are heading to a party." 'Cuz this is THRIIIIIIILER. THRILLER NIGHTS...." Sorry. I couldn't resist. "Hey Saya?" "Yeah?" "Who is that?" "Oooooooh. Nice. That's Mckayla, or Michelle, or Mickey. One of those. She just joined my protest group last week." "You don't say- can you introduce me?" "Sure- why not? I'm drunk enough not to regret that- LET'S GO." You know Austin- you really should think this through. You don't want to move too fast- I mean I told Madison the same thing and she never even list- Nevermind then. Why do I even bother? Look! Paola's here! I guess even in the afterlife- nothing will keep her from a good dance party. "I can't belive the sun is rising already." "Yeah- that was one hell of a party." "You're telling me." "So........I don't think I ever got your name." "Oh. Hahaha- I guess we sort of skipped that. My name is Mckenzie. Mckenzie Glenn. Well, I've got to go. Maybe I'll see you around sometime- Mr. Viridi." "Yeah. Maybe." "How is it that everytime I come over you're just sitting here- waxing poetic on loneliness?" "Hey! I am not pathetic." "You said it. Not me." "Did you come over to mooch off my pool or just lecture me?" "Both." "So I was wondering- have you seen Mckenzie?" "Who?" "Mickey." "Oh. Oh yeah. Nope. She stopped showing up to meetings after that party a while back. Dude- that was like almost two years ago- are you STILL hung up on that? I think by now- it's safe to say it was a one-time deal." "I know. It's just- there was something about her." "Ouch. That was so cliche- it physically HURT." "Oh SHUT UP." "Hahahaha- whatever Nicolas Sparks- i'm gonna go drink your booze." "Why do I keep finding this damn play doh around the house- even if I was sober this wouldn't be fun." I know at least one tempremental ghost who would disagree with that opinion. And what about you Mr. Viridi- I know I must sound like broken record.......but you aren't getting any younger. And I agree with Saya for once- I know you've been waiting around for Mckenzie and whatever 'magical connection' you made with her in that bush- but dude- I think it's time to move on. "I never said it was a magical connection." Okay- then what do you call this 'thing' for her then? "I dont' know. You ever just have one of those momments when you just know your life changes in a split second? Like everything from this point forward is just....different?" Damn. And I thought your mother was the writer in the family. "Shut Up." *ring* *ring* *ring* "Hello?" "Um. Hello? Can I help you?" "Yes- is is Mr.Viridi?" Dun. Dun. Dun. CLIFHANGER. Okay- not really. I'm not a very good writer- so it's probably HILARIOUSLY OBVIOUS what's about to happen. But still. I do think my dialouge is getting less cringey. Soooooo.....I'll take it. 'Till next time fair readers- I'm really excited for this next chapter! I already have the screenshots together- and I'm really proud of it- just from a camera/ storytelling perspective!
-Buh Bye. -A.
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