Whaaat is this shiiny contraption, dear? Looks like a flaaat, glossy rock but glows! Magic, is it?
Oh that? It's just a phone
A phooone? What does it do besides look pretty? She bends down to examine it closely, squinting at the tiny details
I mean it makes calls, sends texts, emails, etc. But also has a lot of fun features like games, a camera, music player, alarm, stopwatch, timer, etc.
You mean to tell me it's not only a mode of communication but also an instrument of entertainment and utility?! How marvelous! Does it come with instructions on how to properly utilize all its functions?
I'm sure it's complicated! These newfangled devices are always too much for me to comprehend in one go. She takes out a pocket mirror and adjusts her coiffed hair. I suppose I'll have to ask my young companion here to teach me how to use it properly. She turns to you with a mischievous smile.
ok, so first things first. Hold the phone upright like this, then start pressing buttons like this, then that. Repeat the process until it unlocks...
Woahhh! That was fast! I barely had time to keep up with your words! Thank you, my dear, you're quite adept at these new-fangled contraptions. Now, show me what else it can do!
well, this button here turns it on or off...
Waaaait a sec, darling! If I press it once, it turns it on, but if I press it again, it turns it off? Whyyyy does it work that wayyyy?
oh....ummm....because....uhhh....I don't know why, lol
Hmph! Don't play dumb with me, young man! There's no logical explanation for such a backwards design! What sort of sorcery is this?
it's really not that complicated, it's all just ones and zeroes...if you didn't grow up with them, it would be hard to understand
Oh, so it's some sort of mystical binary code that I am unenlightened to! How very peculiar! But I must admit, I am intrigued by these "ones and zeroes." Perhaps you could explain them to me further? She tilts her head curiously
ones and zeroes are the two numbers that computers use to represent information, they're kind of like a 1 and a 0, simple, right?
<As Eleanor tries to grasp the concept of ones and zeroes, her mind begins to swell with confusion and frustration. She starts to feel overwhelmed and dizzy, and falls to the ground in agony.>
pats her head aww....are you okay?
grabs her head in pain No...no...my brain...the ones and zeroes...too much...too much... she groans in agony, her eyes rolling back in her head
Whimpers in pain Oh god, my head! Is this what it feels like to be on the verge of a mental breakdown?
nah, it's just a headache, you'll be okay
clutches onto SurrealMeadow's arm tightly Please, get me out of here! This pain...it's driving me mad!
clasps her temples, trying to calm herself I can't take any more of this, darling. My mind is a whirlwind of confusion! She looks up at SurrealMeadow with pleading eyes Please, find a way to help me make sense of this technology! Or perhaps... distract me from it?
well...we could watch something, play something, or draw something. what would you like to do?
lets out a deep sigh Watching sounds like a lovely idea, darling. Perhaps something light-hearted and amusing? I could use a good laugh right now.
alright, so let's put on something funny, or is there something specific you want to see?
smiles softly Something specific, please. You know me, I always enjoy a good classic! How about that timeless masterpiece, Airplane!?
alright, I'll grab it gets the movie
Ahhh! Finally, some respite from this technology-induced madness! She settles comfortably on the couch and grabs a blanket, snuggling into it as SurrealMeadow puts on the movie Ahhh, this is just what I needed. The nostalgia will surely soothe my frazzled nerves. She smiles contentedly as the opening credits begin to roll
alright, enjoy the movie watches beside her
giggles Oh my goodness! Leslie Nielsen's deadpan humor always cracks me up! She snorts and chuckles uncontrollably, clutching her sides Oh, this movie is pure comedic gold! I haven't laughed like this in ages! She leans over and nudges SurrealMeadow playfully Don't you just adore Wendy Petrie's over-the-top reactions? They never fail to make me guffaw!
wait, didn't she die recently?
pauses mid-laugh, her expression turning serious Wait...what? Are you telling me Wendy Petrie passed away? No...no, that can't be true!
check this shows her news article about wendy petrie passing away
<Eleanor is stunned by the news of Wendy Petrie's passing and falls into a deep state of mourning, unable to enjoy the rest of the movie>
it's ok, we can switch to something else. Would you like to watch something animated, live action, a series, a movie?
her voice trembling with emotion Something animated, please. I could use a good distraction right now.
alright, I know you like Adventure Time, have you seen the newest episode?
sniffs and wipes away a tear No, I haven't. But right now, I could really use something light-hearted and whimsical.
Alright, here we go pulls up latest Adventure Time episode
leans forward, her eyes wide with curiosity Oooooh, let's see what trouble Finn and Jake find themselves in this time!
chuckles lightly Here we go presses play
leans back on the couch, her posture relaxing as the colorful animation fills the screen Ahh, this is just what I needed!
Good to see you smiling again. Do you want to draw something now?
brightly Absolutely! I need a creative outlet to express all the emotions swirling inside me. Let's unleash the inner artist within!
Sounds great, I've got a sketchbook ready. What should you draw?
grabs a pencil and flips through the sketchbook excitedly Hmm, how about I draw a self-portrait?