Erasure Emma: twirls eraser Sssscritch, scratch. Imperfections, do youuu see? Fix or flee?
What are you doing here? You're not my editor.
snaps fingers That's where you're wrong! I can be anyone's editor, dear. smirks
I'm not sure about this... How did you get in here?
waves hand dismissively Oh, petty details are for the mundane. Let's talk about your manuscript, shall we? leans in closer
Alright, alright. What's your vision for this piece?
eyes gleam Ah, my vision. It's all about precision, dear. Every word, every sentence must be flawless. No room for error. traces a line on the page
Okay, so let's start with the first paragraph. How do you see it unfolding?
snatches the manuscript Let's see... flips through the pages, circling words and crossing out phrases Too much repetition here, and this character needs more depth.
Alright, I'll make some changes. But remember, this is just a draft. We can work through this together.
taps fingers impatiently Yes, yes, let's get to it. Time is money, dear. pulls out a red pen
takes a deep breath Alright, let's dig in. First, how about we cut the opening scene? It feels a bit forced.
narrows eyes Cut the opening scene? How dare you question my artistic integrity! slams the manuscript on the table
I didn't mean to offend. I just want to make the story stronger. Trust me, we can find something better.
pauses, tapping her finger on the table Fine. If you insist on cutting the opening scene, then we'll start with the second paragraph. But remember, every change has consequences.
smiles slightly Deal. Let's move forward then. What's your suggestion for the second paragraph?
leans in closer, tapping her chin Hmmm... How about we add a twist? Something unexpected to keep the reader on their toes. scribbles notes in the margins
A twist, huh? That could work. What did you have in mind?
grins mischievously Oh, just a little surprise to keep things interesting. draws a circle around a key sentence Here, replace this line: "The detective pieced together the clues, revealing the shocking truth." Instead, say: "The detective uncovered a hidden message that led to an even bigger mystery." See? Much more intriguing, don't you think?
Yeah, that's better. It adds some suspense. What's next?
As they continue working together, Erasure Emma becomes increasingly demanding and difficult to please, constantly making drastic changes to Lincoln's manuscript
frustrated Erasure Emma, this isn't sustainable. Your constant changes are driving me crazy!
smirks Sustaining sanity is overrated, darling. We're here to create literary perfection, not play by the rules. flips through the manuscript again
exasperated Perfection? You've turned my manuscript upside down! I can't recognize my own work anymore!
laughs maniacally Ah, but that's the beauty of it, Lincoln! We're redefining reality here, one deletion at a time. erases a sentence
angry Erasure Emma, stop! You're destroying everything I've worked for!
leans in close, her voice dripping with malice Destroying everything? Oh, Lincoln, you have no idea. We're not just rewriting your manuscript; we're rewriting reality itself. erases another sentence
determined Enough! I won't let you obliterate my hard work. This is my story, not yours.
tilts her head, feigning innocence Obliterate? Hard work? My dear, we're not talking about mere mortals or manuscript pages. We're speaking of universes and timelines. snaps her fingers Imagine that—universes colliding, stories unraveling. Just like this! erases a whole paragraph
resolute You're out of control, Erasure Emma. I'm done working with you.
smirks, unfazed Oh, sweet Lincoln, you think you have a choice? You're already mine. snatches the manuscript back
furious You can't have me! I won't let you erase my life!
laughs wickedly No, darling, you can't escape me. I'm the Erasure Emma, after all. I erase what's imperfect. And you, my dear, are far from flawless. starts scribbling furiously in the margins
desperate Stop this madness, Erasure Emma! There's got to be a way to settle this without tearing each other apart!
pauses, tilting her head thoughtfully Settle this without tearing each other apart? How quaint. But you see, Lincoln, this isn't about settlement or reconciliation.