TEST DRIVE MEME

[bibliofilo]

TEST DRIVE MEME

> The Park. Man, what a nice day out. Why not enjoy it? I'm sure -- shit, yep, there's some echo monsters.
> The Mall. Exactly what it says on the tin! Dodge the hordes of teenage mallrats or take part, whichever suits your tastes.
> Rainy Day. Agh, it's fucking awful out. And is it raining those vermilion things?? Now you've got an Echo to contend with on top of everything else. Find some shelter, quick!
> PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, HOW FUN
> The most horribly kitschy Arts and Crafts Fair you can imagine.
> NEW YEARS. What better way to start out the new year than to learn that everything you know is a lie? Or if you are already acquainted with the network pass out some resolutions.
> A food fight has just broken out in the cafeteria. Join? Flee? The choice is yours alone.
> Wild Card! Make up your own.

Comments

[indy_wannabe]

Hmmm... that's not bad. But you don't really look like you're up for a long hike right now. Do you have any cash? We could call you a cab.

[maven]

[ Another deer in the headlights look...... She was expecting to stick with her parents all night, so she didn't bring any money. Plus she never really thinks about things like calling cabs because... Talking on the phone is out of the question, for her.

She shakes her head again, and then scribbles on her notepad again: ]

I don't mind the walk, it'll be warm once I'm moving.

Thank you for telling me about the buses. [ She doesn't expect him to join her on such a long walk, by default ]

[indy_wannabe]

Well, if you're gonna walk it I should probably help you out. Especially lugging that thing around it's like painting a giant target on your back that says "Mug me!"

[maven]

I don't think that would happen in this neighborhood, but...

Are you sure you wouldn't mind? It's new years.

[indy_wannabe]

Tell that to the enterprising thieves I saw a few blocks down that were merrily unloading a TV into their car since they know the family is out. Didn't you know the rich neighborhoods and gated communities always get targeted during times like this? If they know you're gonna be gone and they know you have all the good stuff, why wouldn't they break in? Anyway it's not a big deal to me, I'm out exploring anyway.

[maven]

[ This makes Sona kind of concerned for her own home... So now she wants to get home faster. ]

Do you know sign language? [ She doesn't expect him to, but if he does it means she doesn't have to write while walking. She's gotten pretty good at it, so it doesn't slow her down much anymore, but still. ]

[indy_wannabe]

[Ez makes a face]

Sorry, not one I know. It's been on my to do list for awhile but I haven't had a chance.

[maven]

That's alright. [ well then... She adjusts her case on her shoulder and starts walking. She's a little bit slow because she's focusing on writing and watching where she's going at the same time. ]

"Exploring?"

[indy_wannabe]

Yeah. I like to wander and explore the city. Especially when my uncle and his colleagues are at our place getting drunk.

[maven]

My parents were drinking with their friends, too. That's why they couldn't take me home.

[indy_wannabe]

Just to check, you have your key right?

[maven]

[ :( she nods but looks a bit put out that he has to ask... She doesn't blame him, considering the rest of her naivete with the buses and theft, but... ]

[indy_wannabe]

OK good. What's in that anyway? It looks heavy.

[maven]

Keyboard!

[indy_wannabe]

Oh nice. Do you play well?

[maven]

Yes. [ If Sona has confidence in anything about herself, it's her music. Second place is her measurements. ]

[indy_wannabe]

What do you play? Classical? Pop?

[maven]

Mostly classical, but I enjoy both.

[indy_wannabe]

Cool. How long have you been playing?

[maven]

Forever.

[indy_wannabe]

Figures. Your parents have you in lessons early?

[maven]

[ Sona nods confirmation. ]

And before them I taught myself.

[indy_wannabe]

Impressive! Were you doing the Mozart thing, composing symphonies at 5?

[maven]

[ She pauses mid-step to consider this. She finishes writing before resuming walking; ]

Nothing so impressive, no.

[indy_wannabe]

But you were doing similar things weren't you?