You take a moment to gather up the confetti and put it on the shelf, making sure to put it back in its proper, mosaic shape.
SEE: Mystery voice?
There’s no response, and you haul yourself onto the bed in order to press the button on the wall.
SEE: Hello?
INTERCOM: Hello, See. Do you have a question for us?
SEE: Can I ask questions while outside this room?
INTERCOM: No, you cannot.
INTERCOM: Please return to this room when you seek information and feedback, so long as the entrance is open.
INTERCOM: You have one question remaining in this trial cycle.
Time to think of a reward…what would be good? There’s a lot of ideas rumbling around, but they’re all vague…you really wish you knew what even exists, how are you supposed to ask for anything…
You press the button again, keeping your voice as clear and composed as possible.
SEE: I’d like something to…write, with? And in.
SEE: I want to be able to put marks down like with the letters you give me.
INTERCOM: Will a journal and writing implement suffice?
You have no idea what a journal is.
SEE: I guess?
SEE: Yeah, I think that could work.
INTERCOM: Reward available on hand. Dispensing…