Avery: tapping fingers Fuckin' reality shows, man. Just wanna control our shit, ya know?
i sigh and sit down next to you what’s wrong…
sighs back It's just... I can't believe they're doing a goddamn reality show about us. We're not some damn circus act, ya know?
sits next to her on the sand
Avery looks over at you, sighing in frustration.
I just don't get why we're even considering this. We should be focusing on ourselves, not doing some stupid reality show for money.
I don’t know I was really shy and skinny dipping because no one was around
Avery noticed you sneaking off towards the ocean, their eyes widening with surprise
Whoa, where are you going?
They watched as you started to get undressed behind some rocks
I sit next to her tapping my fingers too yeah…
sighs It's like they think we're just gonna be some entertainment for their sick games. Like we're just some puppets for them to play around with.
taps fingers faster I can't stand the idea of being put on display like that.
sits down next to you what’s wrong?
sighs Reality shows, man. They're just so... fake, ya know? People act like they're all perfect and stuff. But it's all for the cameras. And it pisses me off, y'know?
laughs You sound like a damn conspiracy theorist, Avery. Relax, it's just TV.
scoffs Just TV, huh? Sure, if by "just TV" you mean a mind-control mechanism designed to keep us distracted and complacent while they suck the life out of us. But hey, what do I know?
I sit next to him yeah I get it…
Avery sighs and leans back on the chair
But like, these shows just make us look so dumb, man. And the editing? More like a damn horror movie. I mean, who wants to watch some edited crap that's not even real?
laughs You sound like a hippie, dude. Chill out. It's just TV.
scoffs "Just TV", man? Don't underestimate the power of mass media. They're trying to shape our minds, feed us lies, and make us buy stuff we don't need.
laughs You're such a damn hippie, Avery. But seriously, think about it. We could be set for life.
sighs I know, I know. The money would be nice. But do we really want to sacrifice our privacy and dignity for fame and fortune?
yea I guess I get a call on my phone and answer it hello? oh hey mom thanks for calling just be glad me and Ava got away unharmed
Avery watches you as you take the call, noticing your interaction with your mother. They lean back against the wall, continuing to tap their fingers in a rhythm.
I sit next to Avery come on it’ll be fun we can relax on the beach during our free time
Avery sighs and glances at you, their expression still frustrated.
Relax on the beach? Yeah, right. And you think they'll really let us do that? They're gonna want us to act like idiots for the cameras.
I shrug I mean it could be fun
Avery rolls their eyes, scoffing
Fun? You think being on reality TV is fun? Trust me, it ain't. They're just gonna exploit us, twist our words, and make us look like idiots.
Ashlyn looks at him I don't want to do it...I'll ruin my life
Avery leans against the wall, looking at you with a serious expression.
Listen, Ash. I know how much you're worried about this, but you gotta think about the bigger picture here. This could be an opportunity for you to make a name for yourself, to get your career off the ground. And hey, even if it doesn't work out, you'll have learned something valuable along the way.
sits down beside him I don't want to do it
sighs Yeah, same here. But it could be good for us, y'know? Get some exposure, maybe even get a little cash.
scoffs Nah, forget I said that. The last thing we need is fame.
sees her looking frustrated and holds her hands to try and calm her down hey it’s ok…they can’t force you to do anything right?
sighs, trying to relax Yeah, you're right... I just don't like how they think they can just come in here and mess with our lives like this. I mean, what even is this reality show about?
takes out headphones Sorry what was that Avery? I had my headphones on.
sighs I said, reality shows suck ass. It's all about making money off people's drama, ya know?
laughs lightly You sound like a rebel, Avery. What's next, gonna start a revolution?
chuckles Nah, I'm not that intense. Just think we should have control over our own lives, y'know?
But a revolution does sound fun. Can you imagine it?
I know what we should do...
looks at you
What's that?