“It’s not really about enjoying traveling,” Cara said, “While I am - wherever I am, I’m working. There’s not a lot of downtime, not a lot of sightseeing, and given my lack of funds, not a lot of cultural experiences. It’s pretty much doing a job, then moving onto the next one.” She then shook her head, “I disagree. I think it is essential, but I do agree that it’s not a constant, especially as you get older. So I do think you should enjoy it when it happens. Make as many amazing memories as you can. You don’t want to look back on your life and wish that you could’ve experienced one thing or tried another. Trust me.” As for her not being any more talented than anyone else at her school, that was another thing she disagreed with her on, “There is no one else like you. What you have to do is find the things that make you stand out the most, and then amplify them. Make people pay attention.”
“It shifts more and more as you get older,” Cara replied. “Or at least, it seemed to. Ari and I started to support each other more instead of me just looking out for her.” She would never know how their relationship would’ve developed, she would never know what they would’ve become - if they would’ve gotten the futures they’d dreamed up as children. If they would’ve had families and grown old alongside each other. Cat’s question brought her out of her thoughts, and she responded, “Mostly, I research where I’m headed next. What my next job is going to be, where I’ll be staying.” She also was usually researching whatever creature she was currently up against, but again, she didn’t need to know that. She then shook her head again, “Nope, no TV. My father believed them to be unnecessary. Books, your imagination, playing, and then later experiencing or focusing on our studies, that was all necessary to him. So not only have I never heard of Mona Patterson, but I’ve never heard of I Married My Mom, either.” As for having the newest version of things, or being labeled the odd one out, she shrugged, “So be odd. Being like everyone else is overrated. And right now I am giving myself some very rare downtime. A cuppa, time with a book, and now a conversation with you.” She offered her a small smile as if punctuate the fact that she was enjoying talking to her.
“It seems like all you really do is work,” Cat replied after a moment. “Which isn’t a bad thing. My parents do that a lot too. But if that’s what you want to do, then you should.” And if Cara didn’t, Cat wasn’t sure why she’d travel so much otherwise. “Well, I wouldn’t want to regret not doing something, but I’m also not allowed to do too much. My mom usually needs me home to help her look after my brother.” Of course, that didn’t stop her from trying out for parts or hanging out with friends. She usually lost track of time when doing the latter, yet nothing was ever held against her for it. Cat tilted her head slightly, taking in the next set of words. “You make everything sound so easy, but it’s still nice to hear someone talk about things like that. Maybe I’ll try to make more people pay attention to me.” She wasn’t quite sure how, but maybe Tori could help her out with the endeavor.
“I’ve been noticing that. From the way you talk about your sister, I can tell you had a really good relationship with her.” And Cat was sad knowing Ari was no longer around. If she ever lost her brother, despite enduring the typical sibling squabbles (and dealing with his mental state), surely the pain would be unbearable. She was lucky he maintained himself well enough as is, especially after having put himself in dangerous situations without realizing it, or even taking it in afterwards. “So you mostly stay at hotels? It sounds kind of lonely.” To Cat, being by herself too long got to be too much. She needed people around. Company lifted her mood, regardless of her typical cheerful disposition. “Since I want to be an actress or singer, that’s the exact opposite of how I feel, but my dad also thinks those things are important too. You haven’t even heard of her show either? I thought everyone knew at least that much. If you ever have the time, I recommend checking it out. Or her new show called The Dead. When the article came out about her joining The Dead, I thought she actually died because the way it was printed, isn’t that funny?” She laughed a little to herself before replying. “It might be overrated but I can’t help myself. I take it you don’t relax often. But I am enjoying talking with you too.” The easy weave of conversation suited her well, aware most would have dismissed her by now.
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