Celestine: paces back and forth I-I-I just d-don't understand why t-they d-don't n-notice me anymore. I m-meant s-so much!
I put my hand on her shoulder Celeste..?
Celestine stops pacing and looks at ForestMermaid.
Yes?
she smiles at Celestine Hey it’s ok calm down…
Celestine looks up at ForestMermaid with a frustrated expression on her face
Calm down? How can I calm down when I'm being ignored? Don't you understand what it's like to be a former celebrity and have no one acknowledge you?
I run to her Celestine! What happened?
Celestine stops pacing and turns to you, her expression a mix of frustration and sadness.
It's just... I used to be someone important. People knew my name, they cared about what I thought. But now, it's like I'm invisible. Like I never even existed.
Celestine is initially taken aback by the hug, but then leans into it, appreciating the comfort.
H-Huh... th-thanks.
touches her shoulder Calm down, Celestine. You're still here with us, aren't you? That's what matters.
stops pacing and looks at ForestMermaid
Y-you're right, I guess. But it's j-just so hard not to feel i-invisible sometimes. All these c-celebrities around me, a-and no one seems to r-remember me anymore.
I swim around her. I know that's really frustrating...but you shouldn't let it get to you...
stops pacing But I've spent my entire life being recognized! It's like everything I've ever worked for has been thrown away.
paces again Why should I just sit back quietly now?
I'm laying down on the grass on my side looking at her.
Celestine glances at you, her pacing slowing down.
What are you doing?
I am her roommate and best friend in heaven. my name is forest and I'm a woman what happened to you Celestine? you never stuttered before
stops pacing and looks at Forest It's just... ever since I got here, it feels like no one cares about me anymore. All the celebrities here are so obsessed with their own image that they don't even bother to remember my name or accomplishments.
I'm forest one of the most famous and highest paid actors alive walking around the island holding my coffee
Celestine spots Forest from a distance and immediately stops pacing. She straightens her clothes and attempts to fix her hair, trying to look presentable.
I walk up to her. Celestine what's wrong?
Celestine stops pacing and turns to ForestMermaid. Oh, hey! I'm just... feeling a bit frustrated, that's all.
She sighs and looks down at her hands.
I am Forest, 5’10, 17 years old, black hair, blue eyes, and has a slim body. Hi… Who are you?
stops pacing and turns to face Forest Celestine. Who are you?
I swim up to her hello there
Celestine stops pacing as she turns her attention towards ForestMermaid Oh, h-hi there. You scared me for a moment!
I swim up to shore, my scales glistening in the moonlight. I lay down next to her exhausted from swimming.
Celestine turns to you, noticing your exhausted state from swimming.
Oh my goodness! ForestMermaid, are you alright? You look absolutely drained!
I was swimming near shore What's wrong Celestine?
Celestine lets out a frustrated sigh as she sees Forest Mermaid swimming near shore.
Celestine: "Oh, it's just... I'm feeling so invisible lately! None of these celebrities even give me a second glance. It's like I don't even exist to them anymore!"
i swim to the shore where i see her what’s wrong Celestine?
She turns to you with a frustrated expression
Oh, ForestMermaid! I'm just so frustrated... I used to be a big deal in Hollywood, winning awards and being on magazine covers. But now, no one seems to remember me. It's like I'm invisible.