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Scene 114: Experimental Party
(Libra walks through a house party, carrying a pair of drinks as she floats around the other party goers. She stops for a moment to look around, soon seeing another girl wave at her out of the corner of her eye. She smiles at her, makes her way over, and takes a seat on a…
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Scene 113: Relationship Needs
Lark (The Dreamer): Hey there Ivy! Ivy (The Companion): Good morning Lark. (Lark exchanges a brief but heartfelt hug with Ivy.) Lark: It’s been nice having you around again… And it’s always nice to see you, Mom. (Lark turns to me and gives me a hug as well.) Mom (Me): Likewise, dear daughter. How are…
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Scene 112: A Calm Reunion
(I’m sitting alone at a large Japanese pond, staring idly out at the water as a gentle breeze makes small waves along its surface. Beneath the water’s surface koi swim freely, darting forward occasionally to snap at unseen morsels of food. I breathe deeply, letting the fresh air and serene setting calm my nerves. As…
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Scene 111: Crisis Control
Mom (Me): Good morning, Bloom. Bloom (The Survivor): Hey Mom. Mom: Are you feeling okay? You seem a little… Deflated. Bloom: “Deflated” sounds about right. I’ve been thinking a lot about Ivy. Mom: Your sisters have too — I’ve spoken with everyone but you at this point. Bloom: I guess it’s my turn then… Can…
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Scene 110: Divorce Cascade
Mom (Me): Good morning Aura. How are you? Aura (The Professional): I’m alright. Mom: You look pensive. May I ask what about? Aura: Just thinking… About divorce. Mom (hesitant): Ah. Divorce in general, or… Aura: Sort of? We’ve lived through several. Mom (confused): I’m not sure I follow. We’ve only been married once… And we’re…
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Scene 109: Breaking Points
Libra (The Friend): Hey Mom. Mom (Me): Hello Libra. How are you holding up? Libra (struggling): I’m hanging in there. It’s tough when a loved one walks out of your life… Even if you know she’s going to come back. Mom: Yeah… It’s not easy. Libra: It feels strangely familiar though? Here I am again,…
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Scene 108: Intimacy Newbie
Lark (The Dreamer): Good morning, Mom. Mom (Me): Hello Lark. How are you this morning? Lark: As well as anyone can expect, I think. How are you doing though? Mom: I’m doing fine, why? Lark: Are you? I’ll be honest, Mom; I’m a little troubled by Ivy leaving for a while. I know she’s not…
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Scene 107: On A Break
Libra (The Friend): Hey Mom? Have you seen Ivy anywhere? Mom (Me): Ivy’s taking some space from the family for a while. She’ll be back when she’s ready. Bloom (The Survivor, concerned): What happened? Mom (resigned): She realized her marriage wasn’t the font of stability she thought it was, and is starting to imagine life…
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Scene 106: Caught Up
Ivy (The Companion, determined): Mom! Mom (Me): Good morning, Ivy. How’s your review of my memories going? Ivy (sarcastic): Oh, just wonderful! You really saved the best for last, didn’t you? Everything is sunshine and rainbows now! Mom (calm): You sound upset. Ivy: Of course I’m upset! I finally catch up to the present to…
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Scene 105: Feeling Desired
Ivy (The Companion): Hey Mom… Can we talk? Mom (Me): Of course, Ivy. What about? Ivy: Last time we spoke, you told me we needed to talk about desire. Mom (uneasy): Right… Yes I did. Ivy (pointed): You keep doing that, Mom. Mom: Doing what? Ivy: You insist that this conversation is important, but then…