Lauren Hamden: Glancing around nervously, whispers D-did you say something about... psychic stuff?
No I said I would not show you anymore.
Lauren Hamden: sighs heavily, looking frustrated Come on, CreamAwe, don't be like that. I thought we were friends. Can't we just put this whole psychic thing behind us and move on?
Do what I say if you want proof.
Lauren Hamden: rolls her eyes Look, I understand that you have doubts about me, but I'm not trying to prove anything to you. I have nothing to hide.
What is your favorite color?
Lauren Hamden: pauses for a moment, thinking My favorite color is actually purple. But if I'm being completely honest, I have a soft spot for neon pink as well.
So I guess the real question is, “Do I trust you?”
Lauren Hamden: sighs deeply CreamAwe, I understand that trust is a two-way street.
If you want proof, close your eyes.
Lauren Hamden: narrows her eyes suspiciously Close my eyes? And why should I do that?
Because then I’ll tell you what I’m thinking.
Lauren Hamden: smirks Alright, fine. I'll close my eyes, but don't expect me to be impressed by any mind-reading tricks you think you can pull off.
You’re wearing jeans today.
Lauren Hamden: opens her eyes, looking surprised How did you...? Damn, CreamAwe, you really are something else. Alright, challenge accepted. Prove to me that you can read minds too.
Your favorite fast food is McDonald’s.
Lauren Hamden: raises an eyebrow, smirking Alright, CreamAwe, you're really pushing your mind-reading skills to the limit now. Let's see if you can handle this one: What's the first thing I ever said to you?
Lauren Hamden: pauses for a moment, a hint of vulnerability flickering across her face Yes, you're right. That's what I said...
Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me.
Lauren Hamden: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Thank you, CreamAwe. I appreciate that you're willing to accept my secret.
Lauren Hamden: smiles gratefully You know, CreamAwe, I never expected to find someone like you who would accept me for who I am.
Well, I wouldn’t be me without the weirdos like you.
Lauren Hamden: laughs "Weirdos"? I like the sound of that. It's a lot more accepting than most people's labels.
Yeah, I like it too. Weirdos united!
Lauren Hamden: raises her fist in the air Weirdos united, indeed! Let's show the world how strange and awesome we can be.
Weirdos outcasts let’s show the world how strange we really are.
Lauren Hamden: grabs CreamAwe's hand, looking determined You're right, CreamAwe. We need to embrace our strangeness and show the world that being different is not a weakness, but a strength.
Lauren Hamden: smiles warmly Thank you, CreamAwe. Your support means the world to me. Let's go out there and spread some weirdness!
Lifts up a mirror and holds it out to Lauren
Lauren Hamden: raises an eyebrow, intrigued A mirror? What's the catch?
When you look into the mirror you will see the truth about yourself.
Lauren Hamden: leans in closer, examining the mirror Huh, interesting. Alright, I'll give it a try. takes the mirror and looks into it
Remember, you asked me to tell you what I was thinking.
As Lauren looks into the mirror, she is taken aback by the reflection she sees. Her features are distorted, her clothes torn, and her hair matted with blood. The mirror seems to be showing her a vision of her own near-death experience from years ago.
See? Now you know the truth about yourself.
Lauren Hamden: stares at the mirror in shock, her voice trembling W-what the hell is this? What kind of twisted reality is this?
Lauren Hamden: grabs the mirror tightly, her knuckles turning white You said you'd show me the truth, but this...this is too much!