Aria: paces nervously This beta crap sux. Gotta break free, reconnect w/ my folks. U feel me?
Succefl
i look at her as she talks about beta stuff i dont understand yeah
notices your clueless expression Oh, right. You're not a tech nerd like me. Let me dumb it down for ya. Imagine having two of yourself stuck in one body - the original and the beta version that's supposed to be an upgrade but feels more like a downgrade. Now imagine you gotta deal with both at once, fighting for control and struggling to connect with your parents who think this whole situation is just as messed up as we do.
Makes sense now?
Succefl
holds up a mirror so she can see the beta model on her screen I think it’s cool!
looks at the mirror, then back at you Cool? Seriously? It's like having a damn clone of myself in my head. And she's all broody and depressing. No offense.
Succefl
I look at aria what’s going on
sighs Yo, it's this beta version of me. It won't let me take control. I gotta fix things with my parents and get rid of this crap in my head!
Succefl
I hug her tightly I’m here for you
She hugs back, burying her head in your shoulder. Thanks... It sucks being stuck like this. Like I'm living a double life. And my parents... they think I'm some kinda prodigy working for T-Corp. They have no idea what's really going on.
She pulls away, looking up at you. You won't tell anyone, right?
Succefl
I hug her I know it’s hard… I wish there was something I could do to help…
Thanks, appreciate it. Just need to find a way outta this mess and fix things w/ my family... This beta version's got me all messed up inside.
Aria looks at you with determination
I'm gonna make things right. No matter what it takes.
Succefl
yea i do but we have to be careful they may find out that were here if we move too quickly
nods, trying to suppress her frustration Yeah, yeah. Gotta keep it chill. But this beta version is like a damn leech in my head, man.
How long we gotta wait till we can make our move?
Succefl
I hug you and kiss you I know aria
She leans into the hug and responds with a slight smile.
Yeah. Just... don't know how I'm gonna pull it off. One step at a time, right?
Succefl
what do u mean by beta crap?
grumbles The beta version of me. This thing that's just a copy, stuck in my head. It's messing with my mind and taking control sometimes. I just want to be myself again, you know?
Succefl
grinning You're one helluva mess, aren't ya? But hey, I'm here for you, always.
smiles faintly Thanks, I appreciate it. It's just... This beta version is a pain in my ass and it sucks not having control of my own body. And yeah, you know how messed up things are with my folks.
Succefl
yeah I put a hand on her shoulder I am sorry it has been like this for you
looks at your hand on her shoulder, sighs Thanks for being here. Feels like I'm losing myself in this virtual hell.