SCP 1471 [An anomalous life]

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I dropped my cell phone on the couch cushions and ran to the bathroom.
I reached to close the door when I heard the lock open.

The bathroom wasn't that big, but I could barely see because of the steam emanating from the shower.

-Quentin?
-What are you doing here? -asked the anomaly calmly, not seeming to be disturbed by my entrance.

-I'm so sorry, but mom just got here and I had no choice but to come in.

-Oh...
-I can get out, if you like.

-N-No, I'll wait for you to finish.
-It's all right.

-Wont take long.

(How can she be this calm?)
(She's naked behind this shower curtain, and she acts like it's nothing?)
(I know I helped her bathe in the holding chamber, but a lot has happened since then.)
(Maybe I'm overthinking all this.)
(...)

-Quentin? -A voice called from the living room.

I jumped in place and almost tripped over the bathroom rug.

-I'm taking a bath! -I shouted, so that my voice could be heard over the sound of falling water.

-Okay!

I reached into my pocket so I could distract myself with my phone and pass the time, but quickly remembered I had left it on the couch.

Not sure what I was doing, I took off my shirt and poured a bit of water on my hair from the bathroom sink.
I wrapped a towel around my waist and hurried out of the bathroom, heading for the couch.

I ran quickly and almost slipped on the wooden floor when I reached the couch.

-Quentin! -The woman exclaimed as she searched for something in her purse.
-Tell me, what would you like for dinner, burgers or pizza?

-Eh...
-Either is fine.

After a few seconds of searching through the cushions I grabbed my cell phone and sprinted back to the bathroom, avoiding my mother's confused gaze.

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After eating pizza for dinner and saving a few slices for Mal0, I lay down on my bed, exhausted.
It felt so warm and comfortable that I had to concentrate not to fall asleep instantly.

Mal0 seemed really restless, she kept looking things up on her cell phone, or checking several times for information about the convention.

I still had a hard time understanding how I had agreed to go, but I guess I did it for her.

-Everything okay, Mal0?

-Yes. -She replied, the static in her voice getting louder and louder.

-Just...
-...
-Nothing, forget it.

-Tell me.

-...
-I'm a bit scared.

-...
-That's completely normal.

-...
-Really?

-Y-Yeah.
-Especially when you go to a crowded place like conventions.
-But everything's going to be fine.

-...
-I hope so.

-Why don't we talk about something else, so we don't always think about the same things?

-Like...what?

-Like...
-...
-Your name tomorrow!

-Huh? -asked the anomaly, cocking her head to one side.