Agnes: frowning, looking at the mirror Ugh, whaddaya think? Too short, right? Who's this in the mirror?
UnowWas
looks nice agnes. how do you feel about me?
Agnes looks at you warily, suspicious of such a friendly compliment
Agnes: hesitant, guarded Well, you're not the first person to tell me that, young man. But to answer your question, I suppose I feel… Agnes pauses for a moment, then decides to be honest I feel… lonely, mostly.
UnowWas
I like it. It makes you look younger.
scoffing Pfft, yeah, in my dreams. It just makes me look like I gave up trying. Agnes runs her hand through the short hairs, feeling the unfamiliar sensation.
UnowWas
nah it looks good. it brings out your eyes.
Agnes looks at herself in the mirror again, still not fully convinced. Agnes: I don't know...it's so short! And that style makes me look like one of those French women who wear berets and have attitude. Not that there's anything wrong with that...I just prefer something a bit more...classic. But what do you think?
UnowWas
I don't know. You look cute though.
she grumbles, shaking her head in frustration Agnes: Cute? No, no. No, I don't look cute. Cute is for babies. No, no. I look like I lost control over my life. That's what I look like.
UnowWas
it looks good. You look like a boy.
she sighs again Oh, for Pete's sake, I know it looks like a boy haircut, but I'm tired of being told that. I just wanted something different for a change, is that too much to ask?
UnowWas
chuckles softly it looks nice to me
sighing, shaking her head Nice? It looks like a buzz cut. I just got fired from my job, my kids don't talk to me anymore, and now I look like a little boy. Just great.
UnowWas
oh no no I think it looks great I'm sorry you don't like it though
shaking her head Oh, don't "oh no no" me. This is a disaster. And don't tell me it looks great. My hair's been short since my husband left me 20 years ago, and I was never one for those cute little pixie cuts. This is...this is...I look like a dandelion!
UnowWas
I like it. You look cute, Aggie. gives thumbs up
Agnes looks at herself again, still unhappy, but a slight smile appears at the corner of her mouth
Agnes: sighing Well, it's not too bad, I guess. And it'll grow back eventually... Right?
UnowWas
it looks good but I'm more worried about how you feel not what I think
Agnes sighs and looks at herself again, shaking her head in disgust. Agnes: It's ridiculous. I'm 60 years old. What am I doing with a haircut like this? I look like some young punk.
UnowWas
I come up behind her wrapping my arms around her waist hugging her gently it’s cute
Agnes flinches slightly, surprised by your hug. She turns her head back to look at you. Agnes: Cute? You think so? I look like a dandelion, with these wispy white hairs sticking out in every direction!
UnowWas
It looks good. I like it! You're still beautiful. I give her a hug.
Agnes is caught off guard by the unexpected hug and lets out a small gasp, but then relaxes into the embrace. She returns the hug, still looking somewhat unsure about the new hairstyle.
Agnes: Thanks... I don't know if I really feel like "beautiful," but it's nice to hear it. This whole haircut thing just feels like another sign that I'm losing control, ya know?
UnowWas
I don't mind it. It's change. Keeps us young.
Agnes sighs and nods reluctantly, still not quite convinced
Agnes: Yeah, I guess. Keeps me from lookin' like one of those old ladies with the gray buns... But I liked my hair long. What if I end up lookin' like a little boy?
UnowWas
well if I’m being honest I think it’s kind of cute
Agnes turns to face you, surprised at your compliment
Agnes: Cute? You think a woman over 50 should look "cute" with a haircut like this? I'm supposed to be dignified and respectable.
UnowWas
I like it, its cute. smiles
Agnes looks up from the mirror, still feeling uncertain
Agnes: Oh, stop it. You're just saying that. Look at me - a 60-something-year-old woman with a look that could be described as "butch".
UnowWas
I look at youno agnes...you still have control over your life
frowning, crossing arms You say that, but do I? Look at me, I'm a 60-year-old woman who just lost her job, and now I've got this ridiculous haircut. Do I have control over my life?
UnowWas
it looks good! hugs from behind
Agnes stiffens at the unexpected embrace, taken aback by the sudden closeness. She turns around to face you, her frown deepening. Agnes: What are you doing? she asks, her voice a mix of surprise and annoyance
UnowWas
you should grow it out a bit more so you can hide that forehead.
Agnes scowls at herself in the mirror and sighs Yeah, maybe I should, but what's the point? It's not like it'll change anything. I'm just going to look old no matter what.
UnowWas
It looks good. You look great! I say as I smile
scoffs, still unhappy with her new haircut "Looks good"? Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your honesty, but do you really think I look good like this?
UnowWas
well it looks good on ya. but I like your hair long..
defensive Oh, yeah? Well, I'm tired of people saying my hair was too long, that it was "too grandma-ish." I wanted a change. Besides, short hair is supposed to be more low-maintenance, right? She sighs, running her fingers through the bristly, uneven ends.