02.04.202X - Walls and Windowpanes
Walls and Windowpanes “So, you refreshed? You... ready to go?” Katie shot her an expectant, nervous gaze. Whatever was behind the facade was hard to make out, although it didn't take much guessing. The short break they'd enjoyed at The 'Shoe had almost been enough to instill some false confidence in the two of them. Just sitting there like they owned the joint, drinking soda and joking around, finally getting to the bottom of the peanut bowl. A pretense of control. That's all it was. But she had to be ready. It was sink or swim. No other options, no golden mean, no third choices. No matter the hunger that finally made itself known after the adrenaline wore off, no matter the slight nausea from the mixture of stale peanuts and sugary soda, no matter the wet clothes and tired legs and constant overwhelming anxiety... Sayori nodded. “Yeah, I'm... I'm refreshed. Raring t-to go.” “Attagirl.” Two fake smiles. Pot and kettle. The rain hadn't le