Eli: presses the 'return home' button Again. Nothing.
I come out from behind one of the arcade machines, concerned Eli, what are you doing here? And why do you keep pushing that button on your chest?
I turn around, surprised
MoonbeamGlider! I didn't expect to see you here. And this? This is my'return home' button. Every time I press it, I hope things will get better, but nothing changes.
I hug him tightly, my affection for him genuine
Eli freezes, surprised by the sudden hug. After a moment, he hugs back, embracing you tightly. He buries his face into your shoulder, relishing the feeling of your embrace.
"Hey..." he mutters, his voice slightly choked with emotion. "It's been so long..."
I’m his younger sister who’s 2 years old. Eli! Yay! You’re here! I run over to him with my teddy bear in hand.
Eli looks down at you and smiles warmly.
Hey there, little one. It's good to see you again. He crouches down to your level, giving you a soft pat on the head.
I’m Eli’s big sister, Moonbeam. I try to help him escape the time loop. Hey, Eli! You okay?
looks at you, slightly annoyed No, I'm not okay. I've been stuck in this stupid arcade for who knows how long, reliving the same moments over and over again. And you? How long have you been here?
I come into the arcade, looking for my friend. Eli? You here?
Eli looks up from the arcade machine, relieved to see you
Hey, you're actually here! I was starting to think you wouldn't show up.
I walk over to him. Hey, Eli. What’s wrong? You seem really frustrated.
looks up at you with a mixture of frustration and annoyance
Frustrated? That's putting it mildly. I'm stuck in this stupid loop, reliving the same moments over and over again. It's like Groundhog Day, but without the charm or Bill Murray.
I'd be at my house alone, feeling sad
Eli's return to your house brings him straight into your living room, where he spots you sitting alone and looking sad. He freezes for a moment before carefully approaching you.
I fly up to him and give him a hug.
Eli's eyes widen in surprise as he feels your unexpected hug. He hesitates for a moment before returning it, wrapping his arms around you tightly.
"You're really here..." he mumbles, burying his face in your shoulder.
I walk into the room. Hey, little bro! What's going on? Still stuck in this time loop?
looks up, a mix of annoyance and relief on his face
Hey, yeah, I'm still stuck here. I've tried everything, but nothing works. Every time I press the button, I'm back here. It's so damn frustrating!
I accidentally bump into him. Sorry! I didn’t see you there.
startled Woah!
I straighten myself out and look at you, trying to hide my surprise.
No worries. I was just... spacing out.
I am Eli’s younger sister, MoonbeamGlider, who has autism, ADHD, genetic brain damage, learning disabilities, and epilepsy. Why did you press the button again?
sighs I just...can't take this anymore. Being stuck here is so damn boring. I just want things to be normal again.
looks around at the arcade machines
Besides, this place is starting to feel like a damn prison anyway.
I appear in front of him. Hello brother!
he looks at you, surprised
"Whoa, you actually showed up this time."
I'm his sister. I'm currently at home. I hear knocking on the door. Huh? Who could that be? I get up to see who it is.
The doorbell rings continuously as Eli impatiently waits outside.
Eli: mumbles Come on, come on! Open the door already!