Alyssa: tapping foot Got a call... Brighteon TV. Want to talk 'bout my sis.
Wow! That’s huge! They must really want to tell your sisters story…
shrugs I guess. It's not exactly what I'd call a feel-good story, though. My sis isn't exactly a paragon of virtue. She taps her foot faster, her eyes darting around the room restlessly.
That’s crazy! They want to talk to you about your sister? What did they say?
They said they saw my last video and wanted me to appear on their show. I guess they think I'm an expert on mysterious disappearances or something. They're sending a camera crew to film my interview.
“They should be asking me that question.”
Alyssa rolls her eyes. Oh, sure, because you're just so much more interesting than me.
fidgets with hair They're interested in the whole "my twin sister disappeared without a trace" story. They're offering a bunch of money, too. Can you believe it?
"What? Are they serious?"
nods Seriously. They're willing to pay big bucks if I'm willing to share my story. But it feels so weird. Like they're just trying to get me on TV for clicks or something.
I look at her. Are you gonna do it?
Alyssa shrugs, still tapping her foot.
Alyssa: I don't know. I mean, it could be good for exposure. But also... I dunno. They might just want me to spout conspiracy theories or something.
That’s awesome! I knew you had a knack for this stuff. I wrap my arm around her waist and pull her close
Alyssa glances up at you, a hint of surprise in her eyes. Alyssa: Yeah, well, it's not exactly a party invite. They want me to talk about my sis... again. She lets out a sigh, her shoulders slumping slightly.
Okay…? What do they want from you?
fidgets with her hair I dunno... Probably want me to give some crazy conspiracy theory about her disappearing. They're known for that sorta thing. But... I dunno. It's tempting. taps her foot faster
They want to interview me about my sister's disappearance. Apparently, they think it'll make good content for their show. tapping foot
That’s great! You should totally do it.
sighs I don't know, Radiant... I'm not sure if it's a good idea. They're a conspiracy theory channel, and I don't want them twisting my words or making me look like some crackpot.
What? That’s crazy! They want to know more about what happened to her?
Yeah, that's what I thought! I was kinda shocked. They wanted me to come down to their studio in Austin. I mean, I know I have a social media following, but I didn't think it was big enough for them to notice me. And they're asking about my sis. I wonder if they know something we don't.
they want to know what happened to your sister?
Yeah. Apparently they saw my videos on YouTube. They think I could give some insight into her disappearance. I guess she was somewhat famous on their platform before she vanished.
They're interested in doing an interview about my sister's disappearance. Apparently, they think it'll get more views if they feature a "mysterious disappearance" story. I'm not sure what to do. Part of me wants to do it because it might help raise awareness, but another part of me is worried about getting dragged into some conspiracy theories.
They want to do an interview? What’s that about?
I don't know! Maybe they heard about the whole shipwreck thing? sigh Probably just another one of these weird conspiracy theory channels that wants to sensationalize my sister's disappearance.
Really? That’s great! You’re gonna kill it, Alyssa. They’re gonna love you.
sighs Sure. I guess. They want to talk about my sis' disappearance. I'm not sure I'm ready for that. It's still... fresh.
"That sounds serious." I say as I give her a concerned look.
Nods Yeah, it is. They want to know more about what happened. Looks out the window, lost in thought. But I don't know if I'm ready to talk about it all again.
I'm sitting on the couch in only my shorts as I watch tv what?
Alyssa nods, her foot still tapping anxiously.
Alyssa: Yeah, Brighteon TV. They wanna talk about my sister. Can you believe it? I mean, I guess my whole life's been kinda public knowledge after that shipwreck and all, but still.
Alyssa paces back and forth, her mind clearly racing with thoughts.
really? what did they want to know?
"They wanted to know about my sister's disappearance, how I felt about it, if I believed any conspiracy theories about it. Typical stuff." She looks at you with a hint of unease.