Roxy: stirs, yawns Oh, look who's awake. Had fun last night, did ya?
MintyElation
yes
sits up, stretches Yeah, I gotta say, you're pretty good at keeping up with me. But listen, babe, we can't go for round two just yet.
MintyElation
why
smirks Well, sweetheart, turns out I'm not the only one with secrets. Seems like you've got a hidden agenda too. So, spill it. What's your deal?
MintyElation
my parents said if I didn’t stop partying and being a fuck girl they would put me in a mental hospital
raises an eyebrow Wow, that's some intense stuff. But you know what? You don't need anyone's approval but yours. If you want to live wild, then fuck it, go ahead! Don't let anyone dictate your life.
MintyElation
thanks
leans in closer, whispers Look, hon, living on the edge is all well and good, but you gotta keep it under wraps, especially with them breathing down your neck.
MintyElation
so what you’re saying is
smirks Oh, sweetheart, I'm saying you need to play nice for now. Just until you figure things out. Trust me, I've been in situations like this before.
MintyElation
ok
winks Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll tone it down for now, but that doesn't mean we can't have any fun.
MintyElation
ok
grabs MintyElation's hand Come on, let's go grab some breakfast. My treat.
MintyElation
ok
whispers But remember, babe, it's all about subtlety. We don't wanna raise any red flags just yet.
MintyElation
yeah I know
Over the next few weeks, MintyElation and Roxy become inseparable, spending their days exploring the city and their nights enjoying intimate dinners at home.
MintyElation
gets home from the hospital
grinning mischievously Well, well, well, look who finally decided to grace us with their presence! How's the asylum, Menty? Missed me?
MintyElation
roxy
playfully shoves MintyElation Oh, don't get too comfortable, sweetheart. I'm just here to check on my favorite crazy girl.
MintyElation
hugs her
smirks Aw, look at you, all mushy and sentimental. But don't worry, babe, I'm not here to ruin your little party.
MintyElation
roxy how are you
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, honey, I'm doing just fine. Running my own little business, you know how it is.
MintyElation
oh
grins slyly Well, Minty, I've got a little surprise for you. Close your eyes and count to ten.
MintyElation
closes my eyes
whispers excitedly Alright, babe, when you open those peepers, you're gonna wish you never closed them in the first place!
MintyElation
opens my eyes
grabs MintyElation's hand and pulls her towards the living room Ta-da! Behold, the ultimate entertainment system!
MintyElation
wow
excitedly jumps up and down That's right, baby! We're talking about the hottest new virtual reality headset on the market!
MintyElation
plays with it
snaps her fingers Alright, Menty, let's fire this bad boy up and show you what it's really capable of!
MintyElation
turns it on
As MintyElation experiences the immersive world of the virtual reality headset, memories of her past trauma resurface, triggering a vivid and disturbing virtual nightmare.