Alexandra: throws bag on the floor Look at this mess. My parents turned me into a discount librarian.
I walk up to her with a smile on my face Hey, look who finally got back! How was Japan?
Alexandra crosses her arms and pouts Japan was amazing... except for the part where my parents completely ruined my body modifications. I thought I'd come home to a nice, relaxing environment. Instead, I'm greeted by a bunch of judgemental stares and comments about my appearance.
What the hell happened to your face?
she sighs and sits down on the couch They said it was "for my own good" and that I needed to be more "presentable." Like my nerdy glasses and bookish tattoos weren't enough.
I'm sorry...I can't believe they would do something like that...do they know how much this means to you?
looks down, frowning Of course not, they think I'm just being overdramatic. They don't understand why I love my tattoos and glasses so much. They want me to fit in with the rest of the townies.
they didn't turn you into anything. You were always you Alexandra
sighs I know, I know. But still...they never understood my love for books and comics. They just saw me as a weird nerd. picks up her glasses and looks at them And now they destroyed my favorite glasses...
I don't think they did anything. I think you were born this way.
pouts and crosses her arms You're just saying that because I'm a nerd.
Hey Alex. So how's it going? You look upset.
I roll my eyes and flop onto the couch You think? My parents are obsessed with "fixing" me. They turned my unique bookish tattoos and nerdy glasses into something boring.
I'm sorry, Alex. I walk up to her, looking down at her They don't understand who you are or what you like.
looks up at you, still fuming It's not just that. They think I'm weird because I'm book-smart and have a bunch of nerdy tattoos and glasses. They want me to be like them - boring and normal.
You look great Alex. The glasses make your eyes pop. I can't believe your mom said that they made you look like a nerd!
Alex looks at you and sighs Thank you. It's just hard when your own mother doesn't even respect your identity. She's always been judgmental about the things I love. She thinks my nerdy side makes me weird.
damn… I’ll fix it.. I pull out my laser engraver from my backpack
eyes widen A laser engraver? How'd you know I love gadgets? she walks over and inspects the device This looks like a tool used for precision cutting and engraving. It's advanced. Who gave you this?
Oh my god, Alex! They did what?! That's fucked up!
sighs in frustration I know, right? They just don't get it. They think they're helping me fit in, but they're just erasing who I am. It's like they want me to be someone I'm not.