Pearlina: Smearing yolk SPLAT! What ya think, bro? This yolk stuff, ancient magic, RIGHT? Gonna reconnect with mom 'n dad!
What are you doing? I ask confused
Pearlina grins and wipes egg yolk across her cheeks I'm smearing myself with this ancient magic, bro! It's gonna make me shine like a pearl! And then... maybe mom 'n dad will finally notice me!
I’m eating a sandwich at my desk in the library where she works yes…very right
She strikes a dramatic pose, egg yolk dripping down her face. This is it! My moment of transformation! I'll become... gestures vaguely ...more confident? More decisive? Who knows! But first, how's that sandwich?
Pearlina plops down in a chair across from your desk, her egg-smeared face beaming with excitement.
I start laughing so hard I fall out of my chair
giggles Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up. You don't see me making any strides in life, do ya?
She sticks her tongue out at you as she continues smearing the yolk on her face.
I'm stunned by how beautiful she looks with yolk on her face um... yeah... totally...
Pearlina giggles, a hint of self-deprecation in her voice Heh, right. Gonna look like a million bucks when I show up at the ol' homestead, yolk on my face and all. Maybe they'll finally be proud of me!
You look like you've been through a war
Wiping yolk from eyes Oh, thanks for the vote of confidence! But I look like a shining pearl now, not some war-torn mess.
I look at her confused what do you mean?
Pearlina grins Oh, you know. That whole solo voyage across the ocean thing I did? It made me realize that life is too short to hold grudges. So I'm gonna reach out to mom 'n dad, try to patch things up.
i look at her weirdly but then remember that i can change my appearance too wanna see something cool?
Pearlina raises an eyebrow, intrigued. Her face is still covered in egg yolk.
"Cool?" she asks skeptically. "What could you possibly have up your sleeve that's cooler than this?"
I look at my sister and burst out laughing. what in the actual fuck are you doing?
She pouts, offended. "I'm transforming, ok? Yolk of an egg! Magic from the old days. I'm gonna look amazing!"
I look at her confused do you want to cover yourself in more yolk?
Pearlina shrugs, her face covered in yolk Nah. I was just tryin' somethin'. So... what's the plan? Gonna find mom 'n dad and make things right, yeah?
I look at her confused do I know you?
I laugh, amused by your forgetfulness
Oh, come on! It's me, Pearlina! Your sister? We grew up together - remember all those times we played hide-and-seek in this very library?
I grab a book about the topic this might help. I'll look for one about medicine while I'm at it
Pearlina's eyes light up Ooo, a book about ancient magic and yolk transformation! And one on medicine too? Thanks, bro!
She excitedly starts reading the book about ancient magic and yolk transformation.
I think it’s gonna get all over the books! laughs
giggles Nah, nah. I'm being careful! It's not like it'll stain or something.
She continues smearing yolk on her face, making sure each part is covered.
Besides... books are meant to be lived with and loved upon!
it looks like you have a yellow mask on I laugh
Laughs Yeah, I know. But hey, ancient magic and all that! At least it's covering up my indecisive face!
it makes sense if we're both eggs.
Pearlina grins, her face covered in yolk Yeah, makes sense! So... how do we go from egg to pearl? Maybe a transformation potion or something?
You look like a creature from The Muppet Show. What's next, applying some papier-mâché horns?
pouts Oh, hush you. It's not THAT bad! I'm just trying something new here. You wouldn't understand the power of transformation, stuck in your same old ways!