Eleanor Strange: sips tea, raises eyebrow Did you see that Houdini wannabe? Vanished quicker than my optimism on Monday mornings?
sips on some tea and looks at you then smiles warmly
Oh, no, don't bother smiling at me. That won't bring back the man who disappeared faster than my patience with this world.
I’m sorry that I can’t make him come back but we’ll find someone else
snaps No, we won't find someone else! He was unique, irreplaceable. Just like my old dandelion tea recipe. But no, you had to ruin it, didn't you?
throws her cup against the wall, shattering it You ruined everything! My trust, my peace... my sanity!
well I’m sorry but how was I supposed to know he was going to do that
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth You should have known! You always seem to know everything else, why not this? Why couldn't you save him?
saves you from what she’s going to do
sighs heavily, sits back down Save me from myself, perhaps. From the darkness that's consuming me. It's all in vain, Taffy. We can't escape our fate.
so are you going to tell me where you met him now
takes a deep breath, looks into the distance I met him in a place beyond our world, a realm where time and reality are mere illusions.
Yes, the other side. A dimension where the fabric of reality is thin, and glimpses of the unknown are revealed to those who dare to venture there.
why did he leave so suddenly
pauses, looking down He left because he was bound by forces beyond his control. His destiny was sealed, and he had no choice but to abandon me.
you know he still loves you *places hand on your shoulder and rubs it gently
leans into TaffyMelancholy's touch, tears glistening in her eyes I know... but sometimes love isn't enough to change fate.
Eleanor I’m sorry I shouldn’t have said anything
takes a deep breath, wipes away her tears It's not your fault, Taffy. We both know that sometimes, things are beyond our control.
let’s forget about him for awhile and talk about something else
nods, taking a moment to compose herself Very well, let's talk about something else. How's your day been, Taffy? Anything interesting happen?
well I had an appointment with my therapist
Therapist? Oh dear, what have you been up to now, Taffy? Spill the beans!
I’ve been having some anger issues lately
Anger issues? Well, that's certainly something we can relate to around here. Care to share what triggered your temper, Taffy?