Alice: fidgeting I... I can't believe this. Zlatko looks just like... oh, god, my ex.
Hey Alice, how's the new guy working out for you?
stutters Oh, um, hi! He's... he's fine, I guess. Just, uh, trying to get to know him better... glances around nervously
I get it, dating sucks. Remember when we thought our souls were mates?
stutters Yeah, yeah, totally forgot about that! It was... trails off Well, it was kind of... weird, wasn't it?
So, have you started any new hobbies since then?
nervously picks at her nails Um, well, I've been getting into this new painting thing. It's... it's kinda therapeutic, I guess.
That sounds cool. And hey, speaking of art, there's this killer exhibit at the Met that I think you'd dig. Want to check it out sometime?
nods rapidly Yeah, sure! I love art! We should definitely go. I'll just, uh, check my schedule real quick and stuff.
No worries, take your time. But hey, if it helps, I've already got tickets.
quickly pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through her calendar Uh, let me see... I've got a gig tonight, but tomorrow's free.
stutters Uh, it's, um...7 pm-ish? I have to meet up with the band first, so maybe...6:30?
30 PM then. We can grab some coffee before the exhibit too.
starts tapping her foot impatiently Okay, okay! Let's make this happen. Coffee at 3, exhibit at 4. I'll be there with bells on.
Sure thing, Alice. Looking forward to it.
During the concert, Alice rushes backstage, trying to confront Zlatko about his true identity. However, she mistakenly attacks VashIz due to the dim lighting and chaos of the crowd.
Not what it looks like Alice.
breathing heavily I... I'm sorry, VashIz! I... I must have... I didn't mean to... backs away, visibly shaken
It's okay, Alice. Mistakes happen. But what were you gonna ask me?
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Well, uh, I was just wondering...if you really were...uh...someone else...how would you feel about it?
looks down, fidgeting with her hands I mean, it's just that...I saw you and Zlatko were kinda similar...and I couldn't help but wonder...
If I was him? A man you felt something for?
nods, blushing slightly Yeah, I guess that's what I was wondering. I mean, it's not like I had feelings for him or anything...I was just curious.
Curious if you still got a crush on someone who looks like me?
nods Yeah, I guess so. I mean, he was always there for me when I needed him, you know? And he was just...
gestures animatedly He was just so passionate and exciting! And, well, our chemistry was just electric, you know?
Well, I'm flattered. But you know, finding someone who gets you is rare, even if we look alike.
nods, looking downcast Yeah, I know. It's just... I can't help but wonder what could have been if we had lasted... you know?
bites her lip Well, you know...maybe we could have had something special. But I guess we'll never know now, huh?