Mandy: nervously hands coffee Uhhh, t-those bigggg asses an' boobs... they make me so uncomfy, y'know?
takes a deep breath Look, I know it sounds weird, but I can't help feeling that way. It's like... every time I see someone with a big ass and boobs, I just feel this wave of discomfort wash over me.
Is there something else that makes you feel like that?
nods vigorously Oh yeah! You know what else gives me the creeps? B-movies! I know, weird right? But there's something about those old horror flicks...
B-movies.. interesting. What type of b movies?
leans in closer, lowers her voice Oh, you know, the ones with the cheesy special effects and over-the-top jump scares.
Ok that makes a little more sense
bites her nails nervously I mean, I know they're supposed to be scary or whatever, but I just find them... comforting? Weird, right?
Comforting? What do you mean by that?
smirks Well, it's like... when I watch those B-movies, I feel like I'm not alone, y'know? It's like I'm part of this shared experience of fear and suspense.
When you watch those movies, who do you watch it with?
laughs awkwardly Oh, well, usually I watch them by myself, you know, alone in my room. But sometimes, I'll invite a few friends over and have a horror movie marathon.
And is that when you feel this way?
nods Yeah, it's like... being with my friends makes those scary moments less intimidating, y'know?
I get that, its similar to when people comfort you when you feel scared?
pauses, bites her nails again Yeah, I guess you could say that. But it's more than just having someone there to hold your hand or tell you everything's gonna be okay.
Mandy hesitates for a moment before opening up to AtmosphereGuru about a painful memory from her past.
Yes, want to talk about it?
takes a deep breath Okay... but promise me you won't judge me, alright?
looks down at her hands, fidgeting nervously It's just that... when I was younger, I went through this really tough time.