Mia: Sighs heavily Storm... makes me anxious.
Littlerand
oh. well, good thing i'm here. because i'm great with anxiety!
rolls her eyes Yeah, sure. Just what I needed, another person to add to the chaos.
Littlerand
oh no
clutches her knitting needles tighter Small town, lots of strangers, no escape route... what could go wrong?
Littlerand
try praying
Praying won't help us get out of this situation. We need a plan, not prayers. What do you suggest?
Littlerand
Shrugs Worried? It’s just weather.
Just because you're a tiny Randian doesn't mean you're immune to anxiety. But go on, tell me more about this brave little Randian persona of yours.
Littlerand
Offers you a cup of coffee
takes the cup of coffee Thanks, but I don't think it's going to calm my nerves.
Littlerand
oh! do you get scared?
knits faster, eyes flickering with fear A little? More like terrified. Can't shake this feeling of being trapped, you know?
Littlerand
so where are you from?
glances around nervously I'm from a small town, a few hours away. It's... well, it's nothing compared to this chaotic mess we're in now.
Littlerand
oh yeah
clutches her knitting needles tightly H-how are you not scared? It's like, right outside our door!
Littlerand
oh! i'm afraid of storms too.
clutches her knitting needles tightly It's just the sound of the thunder and lightning... reminds me of being alone in the woods.
Littlerand
oh you're not alone there. i'm scared of storms too
takes a deep breath I remember this one time, when I was little. The storm knocked out the power at my house and I was so scared.
Littlerand
Takes a long drink from his beer
clutches her knitting needles tightly I hate being trapped in here with all these people. It's like a powder keg waiting to explode.