[The motive wasn't great this time around, and on this Wednesday afternoon, as things really started to ramp up, she was more than eager to search for something to take her mind off of it.
And, honestly, doesn't someone else deserve that too?
Maybe that's why she's at the door again, knocking lightly against the door, calling out.]
[ After the photo, and sorting out those extraneous items, Rebecca retreated to her room for awhile. She's got...some things, to get sorted, and she just needs some time to rest.
So, like clockwork.
She rises and rubs her forehead, calling out: ] One...moment, I'm coming. [ At least she's had time to wash her face, was away the tear-stains. ]
[ It's...fine. This could all be worse. Though it's a little slow, Rebecca's putting on her adult face, getting everything in position. If Maya needs help, god...shouldn't she help her? ]
Uh... It's been a...bit of a day, but...what is it?
[ They're going to the little area in the common room, should at least be...well, not-that-noisy. After a few moments, waiting for the water to boil, she figures it'd be better to not just sit in silence. ]
Do you...want to talk about it? What you've been seeing? I understand if not.
... [Where to even begin? The more she thinks about it, the worse she feels for coming to Rebecca just to talk about the problems she's been going through, even though Rebecca probably has her own.
Is that right?]
I've been seeing... people, lots of people from the cases I went on with Nick.
Yeah. [Her expression lightens at the thought of him.] He's my friend, partner, and my sister's former employee. He was training under her, back before she... died. I can't remember if I told you, but... I was framed for her murder.
[And it still hurts. She wouldn't show these cracks normally.]
...But Nick came to help me. We figured it out together, and he proved my innocence!
Yeah, and that was just the first time. [She sighs. There's more to this story, sorry Rebecca.]
It was all this stupid guy's fault. Redd White. Mia found out some of the illegal things he was doing and she invited me to her office so I could hang onto some of her evidence. But... when I got there...
I... I know, that must be...unbearable, at some points. Upsetting, at all. [ Her other hand finds the other shoulder, a firm yet gentle grasp. ] Is... Is there anything I can do? Anything...more?
[She hasn't had a hug like this since Mia was alive.
A flood of feelings come rushing into her that she's not entirely sure how to describe, but it all leads to her wrapping her arms around Rebecca and... letting out a sob against her. Emotions she didn't want to think about anymore were bubbling back to the surface. She hated it, showing how sad or tired she was. If everyone could see her as just "happy Maya Fey" that would be so much easier.
Instead... she's this, a girl who's lost so much, and keeps seeing it over and over again.
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And, honestly, doesn't someone else deserve that too?
Maybe that's why she's at the door again, knocking lightly against the door, calling out.]
Rebecca? You there? The real Rebeca, I mean...
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So, like clockwork.
She rises and rubs her forehead, calling out: ] One...moment, I'm coming. [ At least she's had time to wash her face, was away the tear-stains. ]
Maya? What was... What's going on?
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By the time she reaches the door, Maya's standing there resolute. She too has had time to clean away any tears she had for her dead loved ones.]
Hi, I was, uh... [Great, now she feels kind of silly for asking this...] I wanted to ask if you had time to... talk?
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Uh... It's been a...bit of a day, but...what is it?
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I'm... [The wind seems to deflate from her sails, leaving her looking twice as haggard.]
Honestly I've been trying to find someone to talk to that's real for a change.
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O-oh. ...They've been...particularly bad for you, haven't they? Alright. Here, let's...get some tea, yeah?
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...Tea sounds good. Please.
[You lead, Rebecca, she'll follow.]
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[ Come on. Let's go to the kitchenette. ]
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To the kitchen we'll go!]
Maybe jade?
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[ They're going to the little area in the common room, should at least be...well, not-that-noisy. After a few moments, waiting for the water to boil, she figures it'd be better to not just sit in silence. ]
Do you...want to talk about it? What you've been seeing? I understand if not.
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... [Where to even begin? The more she thinks about it, the worse she feels for coming to Rebecca just to talk about the problems she's been going through, even though Rebecca probably has her own.
Is that right?]
I've been seeing... people, lots of people from the cases I went on with Nick.
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[ It still baffles her. So much. But, things aren't working the same for many people, here. ]
I imagine, with your work...that can get a little uncomfortable, sometimes.
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[And it still hurts. She wouldn't show these cracks normally.]
...But Nick came to help me. We figured it out together, and he proved my innocence!
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N- no... No, you hadn't told me. Maya, I'm... I'm so sorry. That must've been awful.
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It was all this stupid guy's fault. Redd White. Mia found out some of the illegal things he was doing and she invited me to her office so I could hang onto some of her evidence. But... when I got there...
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[ Ah. Oh, that sounds...upsettingly familiar. ]
...Maya, I- you should never have had to go through something that horrible. [ She reaches over to grip Maya's shoulder. ] I... Are you...seeing her?
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I know, I... [She nods, slowly, sadly.] Yes, I am. Redd White, too. And Nick, and everyone else.
[Her days lately have been... crowded.]
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[She doesn't get many of those anymore.]
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A flood of feelings come rushing into her that she's not entirely sure how to describe, but it all leads to her wrapping her arms around Rebecca and... letting out a sob against her. Emotions she didn't want to think about anymore were bubbling back to the surface. She hated it, showing how sad or tired she was. If everyone could see her as just "happy Maya Fey" that would be so much easier.
Instead... she's this, a girl who's lost so much, and keeps seeing it over and over again.
This school sucks.]
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It's alright, dear. Cry as much as you need. I'll stay right with you, 'til you tell me otherwise.
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Eventually, she does manage to calm herself enough.]
....T-thank you.
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You're welcome, it's no trouble at all. If you...have problems, with this sort of thing, you know... I'm here for you, okay?
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Okay.
[Another beat, a few more sniffles. She's gotten most of this out of her system by now]
...Hey, Rebecca? Have you been seeing things too?
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