[ it's a few hours after the trial has ended that kate shows up in a clean dress. she walks up and holds out a hand to where the limits of the barrier seems to be. ]
but she is the only one who gets Camille right off the bat tonight, and she is not so cute and perfect. She's in a ball on the ground, the heels of her hands pressed into her eyes.]
Kate, you have things to do. You have so much to do. [Camille shakes her head. Comes forward, pressing a hand to the barrier.] And not just to fix what's going on in the Shadow House. You've barely had time to live.
If I had a story, I finished it. I fixed what was wrong with my house. My family. I'm just...trying, now. To live in the fallout. Nothing more.
[She tries on a smile. It fits ill, even if it's genuine.]
You can figure it out. You can make it, Kate. [Camille tries harder, pitching good faith and earnesty when all she wants to do is sink into the ground.]
You're a smart girl. Much smarter than me at your age, that's for sure. You can do anything you put your mind to.
No matter what happens to me, you keep going. Okay? Please, promise me. Keep your head down, and try to lock up come Thursday. Save yourself.
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Week 2, Saturday
Oh, Camille. I'm sorry.
[ ... how's camille looking. ]
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but she is the only one who gets Camille right off the bat tonight, and she is not so cute and perfect. She's in a ball on the ground, the heels of her hands pressed into her eyes.]
Kate...
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[ she repeats it, but nearly chokes on her words this time. ]
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I'm... [She inhales. Scrubs her face clear.] It's better they found me.
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... You shouldn't have to die here...
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If I had a story, I finished it. I fixed what was wrong with my house. My family. I'm just...trying, now. To live in the fallout. Nothing more.
[She tries on a smile. It fits ill, even if it's genuine.]
It'll be okay. No matter what happens.
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But I... I don't know what to do...
[ she bows her head, her voice weak. a few drops of something dark and wet fall from her cheeks. ]
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You're a smart girl. Much smarter than me at your age, that's for sure. You can do anything you put your mind to.
No matter what happens to me, you keep going. Okay? Please, promise me. Keep your head down, and try to lock up come Thursday. Save yourself.