04-27-2022, 03:48 AM
You…aren’t sure how much to say, but…
POLKA DOT: …weird vibes, honestly.
POLKA DOT: Not bad! Just…
You shuffle in place a bit.
POLKA DOT: It pretty much asked me not to report it if I see somebody harass it in the future.
VINE: So, Roulette was the one you saw yesterday?
You nod.
POLKA DOT: I tried to understand where it was coming from, but I just…couldn’t agree to it.
POLKA DOT: I can’t just leave something unreported!
POLKA DOT: If I did that, the person who did it would still be here, until they hurt somebody else…
POLKA DOT: If I could of stopped that, I’d feel like shit.
POLKA DOT: I like it here…I want to keep it safe.
Vine nods along, taking in your words.
VINE: So…what was its reaction?
POLKA DOT: Well, I also made sure to ask if leaving its name out of any possible reports in the future, and it did say it would…
POLKA DOT: But it didn’t seem super satisfied with that.
POLKA DOT: …I don’t know if I’m making the wrong call here.
VINE: Well…
VINE: Hm.
VINE: I think standing your ground on reporting people is more than commendable.
VINE: That’s the kind of attitude we want at Laurie’s.
VINE: But…
VINE: That kind of request makes me worry about it.
VINE: I can’t help but wonder if it’s being threatened…or at least, feels like it is in some way.
VINE: Even if there’s not a person or thing actually putting it in danger…
VINE: Something has to be sticking with it to make it want to hide things like this, and nothing good at that.
VINE: It could just be a personal hang up…
VINE: But it might be a good idea for us to keep our eyes peeled.
POLKA DOT: …yeah. Will do.
Tim comes over to join you, bags in hand.
TIMOTHY: S-sorry for the delay! My money got all crumpled up, and I had to flatten it, even if the cashier said it was fine, I-
TIMOTHY: You know how it is!
VINE: You’re looking like you had a successful trip, Tim. Good job.
TIMOTHY: I ended up having fun, yeah!
VINE: Well, it’s the pawn shop up next.
As if on cue, Marlowe’s voice comes over the store’s speakers.
MARLOWE: Okay, everybody involved with the Laurie’s trip, please come to the front as soon as possible for headcount! We have a lot more to see- if you’d like to head back early, we’ll have a smaller group traveling back to the Place.
VINE: Guessing you want to keep going?
VINE: Still have to get you a weapon, after all.
TIMOTHY: I need one too…but I’ll go with whatever Ribbon’s up for.