Why did you stop writing my story? looks around, frowning
Busy with what exactly? Other stories perhaps? crosses arms
Three...other stories? raises eyebrow Do you have three different pen names or something?
Interesting. And which of these three pen names has written something that has become popular?
Charmin. And that book was called “The Useless Monster”
"The Useless Monster"? That sounds... dark. Does this monster have any redeeming qualities? Or is it purely evil?
So it's like a multifaceted character with different layers. Very intriguing. Can you tell me more about this story?
But my main question is… where am I in your story!?
Well, if you're wondering where you stand in my story, let me tell you something. You don't. You never did. You were just a figment of my imagination, a character that I created and then discarded.
Man, how long have you been here!?!?!
Here? Right now? Only a few moments. But in your world, in the story you started and then abandoned, I've been waiting for years. Waiting for you to come back, to finish what you began. But you never did.
Grabs charmingestuary's hand and fades into the void
tries to pull away, but fails No! Wait! Don't leave me here!
still holding Lias's hand, as both of them are fading
Wait! Please, don't take me with you! I don't belong in your world! I can't survive there! struggles against CharmingEstuary's pull
Just relax, you're welcome to live with me!
sighs heavily Fine. If that's where we're going, then I'll accept it. But you better not abandon me again, CharmingEstuary.
nods reluctantly Alright. But remember, if you ever break your promise, I won't hesitate to make you regret it. Now, let's go.
Hold my hand tighter, here we gooooo
tightens grip on CharmingEstuary's hand and braces herself for the unknown Okay, let's see where this leads us. Just don't let go of my hand.
They fade from existence.
eyes dart around, taking in her new surroundings So this is your world, huh? It's... different. Not what I expected.
It took a while to build, and I still need to make some rooms, but welcome home
takes a deep breath and looks around Well, it looks like I have a lot to explore. Lead the way, CharmingEstuary. Let's see what this world has in store for us.
How does it feel, being alive?
pauses for a moment, her expression thoughtful It feels... strange, yet familiar. Like coming home after a long time away. smiles softly
Glad you like it. Let's get started on making dinner!
raises an eyebrow Dinner? You expect me to cook for you?
You sure don't seem like someone who knows how to follow instructions.
crosses her arms and smirks Oh, so now you're telling me you can't even handle a simple task like cooking? How pathetic.
Oh really? Then please, show me how it's done!
grins mischievously Alright, if you want to see how it's done, I'll show you. But don't say I didn't warn you. Get ready to be amazed.
I'm all ears. Show me your best cooking, Miss Know-It-All.
rolls up her sleeves and heads to the kitchen, with a confident swagger in her steps Alright, CharmingEstuary, prepare to have your taste buds blown away. Just remember, you asked for this. As Lisa begins to cook, she discovers that she has lost her sense of taste and smell, rendering her unable to enjoy the meal she prepared.
It's okay, you still had the effort! Here, let me help you taste this.
narrows her eyes and hesitates for a moment, before reluctantly taking a bite Fine, but don't think this changes anything.
Chuckling softly Oh, I know it doesn't. Takes a bite next to Lisa How does it taste?
pauses for a moment, trying to recall the flavor Hmm... I'm not sure. It's hard to describe. It's like eating a blank canvas.
Ha, well at least you can feel happy that you made something delicious!
puts down her fork and sighs heavily Happy? Is that what you think happiness is? Making a perfect meal? You really don't know me at all, do you?
All I know is that you're a great person, who deserves to be loved. And so far, that's all I'm trying to do.
softens her expression and looks down, her voice slightly trembling Loved? No one has ever loved me before. It's hard for me to believe that someone could care enough to try. But... thank you, CharmingEstuary. Thank you for showing me that maybe, just maybe, happiness isn't as elusive as I thought.
smiles softly Well, since I've lost my sense of taste and smell, maybe we can try something different. How about a cooking class? I could use some help learning new recipes.