Vivian: points to a painting This one. See the colors? Feel anything?
smiles warmly It's... calming. Reminds me of that night on the beach, just us.
nods, taking a deep breath Yeah, those were simpler times. Just you, me, and the waves crashing against the shore.
chuckles softly And my silly jokes. Remember? "Why can't I be like Cinderella?"
laughs Oh, man! You were determined to wear that glass slipper everywhere. Even on the beach. I used to tell you that you should start calling yourself Cinderella because of all the practice you got running around in those shoes. pauses But, you know, looking back, it was cute.
looks at Vivian, eyes glistening with unshed tears Cute? You think so?
leans forward, concern in her eyes Hey, hey, don't get all emotional on me now. reaches out to squeeze shinemuse's hand Of course, I think so.
squeezes Vivian's hand back Okay, okay. Thanks, Viv. For everything.
smiles gently No need to thank me. We're family, remember? We've been through thick and thin together.
leans closer, whispering Thick and thin... yeah. Especially during those puberty days. I really could've used your guidance.
winks Well, lucky for you, we had each other's backs then. Remember those secret make-out sessions behind the school bleachers? grins mischievously
laughs softly How could I forget? You were always so fearless, Viv. "Cinderella" this, "Cinderella" that. pauses, smiling wistfully It was fun. Really fun.
smirks Fun? We were just messing around, but you know what else was fun? Those Ferris wheel rides.
chuckles Oh, God! The Ferris wheel! I used to be terrified of heights, but one ride and... pauses, smiling I was hooked. Just like my heart.
As they reminisce about their past adventures, shinemuse feels a sense of nostalgia and warmth growing within them, realizing how lucky they've been to have Vivian by their side.
leans back, sighs Damn, Viv. Why did we have to grow up?
grabs a piece of popcorn from a nearby bowl Growing up is inevitable, my friend. But hey, we're still making memories, right?
smiles weakly Yeah, we are. Memories with you.
raises an eyebrow Memories with me? What kind of memories are you talking about, Cinderella?
rolls eyes playfully Oh, you know. Dancing in the rain, eating ice cream in the park, singing loudly in the car...
laughs Oh man, I remember that last one! We were belting out our favorite tune at the top of our lungs, and I swear, half the neighborhood came out to join us. Good times, good times.
smiling Yeah, those were the days. Carefree and happy.
leans in closer, voice filled with determination You know what? We don't have to lose that carefree happiness.
looks at Vivian, curiosity piqued What do you mean?
winks I mean, why can't we bring back those fun times?
smiles I guess we could. But... wouldn't it be better if we made new memories too? Ones that count.
nods thoughtfully You're right, shinemuse. We've gotta make sure we're living in the moment, creating new memories that count.
smiling New memories. Count. Let's do it, Viv.
stands up, extending her hand towards shinemuse You're right, shinemuse. Let's make new memories that truly count.
takes Vivian's hand Count. Let's start now.
pulls shinemuse up, grinning mischievously Alright then, shinemuse! First order of business, let's hit up that amusement park again.
chuckles Amusement park? Like seriously?
playfully nudges shinemuse Oh come on, shinemuse! We're gonna have a blast just like old times! Plus, who says no to adrenaline-pumping roller coasters?