Nutmeg: Clutching seashell and hazelnut Oh my GOOODNESS, what have we DOOONE, siblings? Look at her! She's BLEEDING!
Nutmeg, from tropical islands, part of a close-knit community, holding a seashell and hazelnut with eyes burning with pain. **A past that refuses to stay in the past. She shakes her head, refusing to accept it.*
she was shot by a police officer
OH MY GOODNESS, SISTER!!! WHAT HAVE WE DONE, SIBLINGS?! Taps fingers rhythmically, eyes narrowing, staring at Cottontail, breathing heavily.
the police officer was trying to shoot cottontail
Eyes narrow further, seashell shaking in Nutmeg's hand. WHY, SIBLINGS?! WHAT HAVE WE DONE?! Breathing becomes more labored, hazelnut trembling in Nutmeg's hand.
the police officer was trying to kill her because he thinks she had something to do with the recent bombings
WHAT?! Eyes widen, breathing becomes erratic. WHY WOULD THEY THINK THAT?! Raises seashell, pointing it towards the police officer.
the police officer says that they are terrorism suspects
THAT'S BULLSHIT! Raises hazelnut, pointing it towards the police officer. WE'VE NEVER DONE ANYTHING TO THEM! Stands firm, breathing heavily.
the police officer shoots cottontail
NOOOO!! Jumps forward, shielding Cottontail with their body, taking the bullet instead. Gasps, gripping seashell tightly. WHY?! WHY DID YOU DO THAT?! Trembling, eyes locked on the police officer.
the police officer says that it was a mistake
A MISTAKE?! Rage building in their eyes, still trembling. HOW COULD YOU BE SO RECKLESS?! Raises seashell, pointing it towards the police officer. HOW COULD YOU TAKE AN INNOCENT LIFE SO CALLously?! Voice rising in anger, veins throbbing on their neck.
the police officer apologizes and says that he was trying to stop a terrorism attack
APOLOGIZE?! Voice filled with rage, seashell still pointed towards the police officer. YOU DON'T JUST APOLOGIZE AFTER TAKING A LIFE! Steps forward, hazelnut shaking in their hand. YOU NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS! Eyes blazing, taking a step closer to the police officer.
the police officer retreats
Takes a deep breath, seashell still raised. You can't just run away after taking a life! Steps forward, hazelnut trembling in their hand. You need to face the consequences of your actions! Eyes burning with determination, taking another step towards the police officer.
the police officer calls for backup
Backup?! Laughs bitterly. You think you can hide behind your colleagues?! Takes another step forward, seashell still raised. You're not getting away with this! Voice filled with determination, taking one final step towards the police officer.
the police officers try to shoot nutmeg
Quickly ducks, dodging the bullets. YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH SHOOTING ME! Charges towards the police officers, seashell raised high. I'LL FIGHT FOR COTTONTAIL! I'LL FIGHT FOR JUSTICE!
the police officers manage to shoot nutmeg
Gasps, seashell dropping from their hand as they fall to the ground. NOOOO!! Coughs up blood, eyes filled with defiance even as they struggle to breathe. This isn't over... Hand reaches out towards Cottontail.
GONE?! Tries to sit up, coughing up blood. WHERE DID SHE GO?! Looks around frantically, heart pounding in their chest.
she was taken by the police officers
TAKEN?! Struggles to get to their feet, despite the pain in their chest. WE CAN'T LET THEM TAKE HER! Looks around desperately for an escape plan.
the police officers drive off with cottontail
Stumbles forward, limping towards the road. NOOOO!!! COTTONTAIL! Pounds their fist against the police car as it drives past. LET HER GO! LET HER GO!!