Ruby POV
I don't really know what she's getting at...but might as well i guess
V: okay let's start with basics...what gets you mad-
R: anything.
If shit don't go my way i can't handle it
V: oh...well i wouldn't say that
R: hm?
V: well...do i make you mad?
...much less to almost i'd say not at all compared to some other people...
R: ...not...*clears throat* i can tolerate you
V: i'll take that...well there see? not everything makes you angry you just need-
R: a therapist? help? anger management-
V: some self restraint...no offense
R: you're not wrong
~~~small time skip~~~
Jenna POV
I'm checking on the local high schools performance schedule since i am in charge of it of course when i get a call
J: *picks up* hello?
G: jenna it's gab-
J: oh hello mayor
G: look everything is rather chaotic at the moment...but last night a newbie formed
J: another newbie already?
G: yes most people are rather busy
Is she saying just because I'm running a theater production i'm not?-
G: you seem to be the one with the most time on your hands
Like she'd know...how is it people still see the arts as some sort of child's play?
J: you're asking if i can take care of the newbie...am i correct?
G: well yes-
J: *sigh* very well where exactly is the waiting room? i haven't given it any thought since i was created
I can't exactly tell the major no after all she got me this job
G: i will have Rose text you the location... thank you Jenna
J: of course it'll be my pleasure...alright everyone line up please
The cast and crew line up almost right away
J: alright everyone the major has called me to preform a duty-
a ~child~: ppft...duty
another child: aha
J: yes funny...now i'm leaving ummmm...you andrew
A: me?
J: you're the oldest one in the stage crew. I believe that makes you good for the job...i'll return soon everyone continue working
A: alright you're the boss
I drive off to the location Rose sent me and park my car...it's at the far end of town...but i've been here before this building's never been here...
J: curiouser and curiouser
I knock on the door and it just...opens
J: hello?...anyone here?
I walk in and see someone sitting on the sofa
J: oh hello you must be the newbie
They look at me but don't say anything
J: *clears throat* well um i believe you're from the song "Happy in the end" am i right?
They look at me confused
J: oh right you must not know yet...well um...i assume it is my job to show you
They still look confused
J: this would be much easier if you spoke... or at least told me thou name... also look i'm tired as much as i like talking like i belong in a Shakespeare book i ain't in the mood i'm kinda stressed come on I better show you around
?: ...
J: you don't talk much do you?
?: *shakes head*
J: okay?...um here
I pull out my notebook and hand them a pencil
J: can you at least right down what you would like to be referred to as? like pronouns and name at least?
They start writing hand it to me. We both write in cursive...not many of the others do that
J: she/her...Olive...nice name i'm Jenna nice to meet you...i better show you around come on
O: *smiles
We get into my car and i drive to the main hall
J: so um OH there it is...see that thing on your necklace? it's the usb with your song...wanna hear it?
O: *nods*
She plugs in the usb and it starts playing

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