aren't we just terrified

I'm Juliet; 22, German, and ready for new beginnings. Nur ein einsamer träumer mit dem kopf in den Wolken.

[clyde-p-blog]

What is it that everyone keeps talking about?

Thanksgiving, or something?

[julieackermann]

I was wondering the same thing! Seems a bit strange.. having a holiday to celebrate a turkey.

[julieackermann]

I think I've perfected the art of bottle stacking.

[miserycaged]

You’re ridiculous, Juliet.

[julieackermann]

Hm, I do hope that's a good thing..

Hey, are you doing okay? I- I've been meaning to check up on you.

[julieackermann]

I think I've perfected the art of bottle stacking.

[rookietoph]

I know.. it’s gonna happen. I promise. It’ll happen, I’m make sure of it.

No, I’d think you’re even tougher, probably.. You got through it, that takes a whole lotta tough.

Is there anything I can do to distract you, Jules?

[julieackermann]

Oh, Toph -- it's not your responsibility. Y-you shouldn't have to babysit me like a child. I'm... I'm just sorry.

You think so? Yeah, I suppose you're right... but I couldn't do it without you, either. When it's at it's worst, I- I think about you and it... pulls me back.

Just be here. .. And kiss me, dummy.

[alanmandm]

That is so kind of you, thank you for your sympathy but I am sure you are right, they just might be around. Oh, yes I really hope that they are! That would be so kind of you, I feel lost without them. But then again that is a little fun so it isn’t a sad lost or a happy lost — just an incredibly new lost all together. Feeling weak? That’s normal because I’m ill, my body is almost always weak in one way or the other. I’m a lot better now - even if no one can pin point what is wrong. Sometimes I just don’t think I am human and that is why they can’t figure it out but then I think of that again and I feel like i just sound like a loon. A rambling totally human loon!  You sound like the doctors from the hospital, ah, resting, maybe…maybe I should. But I am not sleepy. Not a bit. 

Juliet? That is a lovely lovely name, to compliment your lovely hair. Wow. You are really pretty, but I am sure you get that all the time. Your name suits you as well! 

[julieackermann]

If you really can't find them, there's always the Doctor! Or I could ask Topher -- I'm sure he police get info on all of the town's inhabitants, right? I know exactly what you mean by it being a new lost. I felt the same when I first arrived! It helps to find something that reminds you of home. The pet shop was where I spent most of my time my first few weeks here. Oh, gosh, I had no idea! I'm terribly sorry to hear that.. is there anything I can do for you? Tea, maybe? You don't sound a bit like a loon, I assure you. You really should be sitting down!

Oh, thank you so much! You're incredibly kind, I- thank you!

[julieackermann]

I think I've perfected the art of bottle stacking.

[rookietoph]

I am pretty mean, it’s true. And yet you’re stickin’ around?

That’s alright… sometimes stuff is like.. a few steps ahead and then another back, you know?

I’m proud of you Jules.. you’re being really tough right now. How.. how bad was the episode?

[julieackermann]

I hear love makes you do some awfully crazy things, Officer Gentry.

But I- I want to keep moving forward... I just want to feel normal.

I.. you wouldn't think I was so tough if you'd seen me a few hours ago. Oh, i-it wasn't that bad. I'm just have trouble focusing, is all. It takes awhile for them to fade out... t-the screams, I mean.

[alanmandm]

I was, luckily my aunt and dad were with me, but i haven’t seen them anywhere since I woke up. Um, I feel a little week - but that’s normal. I’m alright, not dead so that is good. Um, yeah, it’s nice to be in a town again. Even if it’s completely odd all at the same time. I’m Catelyn, if you were wondering. Do you have a name? Well, that is silly, of course you have a name…sorry I feel a bit scattered. 

[julieackermann]

I'm awfully sorry about your family -- perhaps they're around here somewhere? I could help you look, if you'd like. Why would that be normal? You should be resting if you're feeling weak! You'll wear yourself down with all this excitement. Oh, I'm Juliet- Catelyn is a lovely name. Suits you very well. 

[alanmandm]

It was dark, too dark! I don’t know where it was located but it almost felt fake - um - possibly surreal. Much different then here. 

[julieackermann]

Oh, you must have been so frightened -- are you all right?

[julieackermann]

I think I've perfected the art of bottle stacking.

[brittany--king]

I can help you out if you want more bottles. Looks like you could expand a little.

[julieackermann]

Oh, would you? Hmm -- I suppose you're right. What is it Americans say? Go big or... go small?

[julieackermann]

I think I've perfected the art of bottle stacking.

[rookietoph]

Oh, I am definitely judging you!

Yeah… it’s important t’me if something is going on with you…

[julieackermann]

Hmph. You're a mean boyfriend.

It's just -- I thought I was getting better, but.. I heard someone yelling outside this morning and I had one of my... episodes, I guess.

[julieackermann]

I think I've perfected the art of bottle stacking.

[rookietoph]

But bottles?

…what do you need distracting from, Jules?

[julieackermann]

They were all I had on hand -- I can feel you judging me!

Oh, I dunno. Just... s'not important.

[julieackermann]

I think I've perfected the art of bottle stacking.

[rookietoph]

Bottle stacking?

[julieackermann]

Do you know how hard it is to distract yourself without a TV?

[julieackermann]

I think I've perfected the art of bottle stacking.

[alanmandm]

This is very different from the last place I woke up, incredibly different indeed!

[julieackermann]

Oh, where did you wake up before?

[dinah-eve]

Happy birthday to me.

[dinah-eve]

No, no! I’m sorry, that was rude of me. I guess I can’t focus on anything else. I don’t know really how to keep myself from going mad.

Celebrate properly? What do you have in mind?

[julieackermann]

Oh, goodness, it wasn't rude of you at all! You were right. Well... I hear cupcakes help.

Hmm -- you could come to my place and we can bake and... watch movies? Is that what girls do? Oh! And presents! 

[rookietoph]

I don't care that it's not even October.

[rookietoph]

That… that means a lot Jules.. Thank you.

I’m not gonna drop you! Don’t you trust me? Man I took on Rae, I can handle jus’about anyone.

Of course I would, no, no, that doesn’t make you a child. You don’t owe me anythin’ either. I just.. I want you t’be happy.. okay?

[julieackermann]

Don't thank me, liebe. You're great at what you do -- you just need to believe it.

I guess I trust you... but if you drop me, you're not getting any donuts for the rest of the week! Oh, but Mr. Gentry, you haven't seen what I can do yet.

You're what makes me happy, Toph. I love you, you know.

Er, would you mind staying the night? I just... I-I'm still a little on edge.

[rookietoph]

I don't care that it's not even October.

[rookietoph]

I’m here to protect people, and… I didn’t do that.

Yeah? ‘Cause I’m pretty sure I can.

That’s… yeah.. Jules that’s understandable. You’re not gonna mess up though.. D’you want me to go with you? On the first day? Just until we know how you’re doin’ of course but..

[julieackermann]

It all happened so suddenly - you did everything you could. Deep down, everyone knows that; even you. Gosh, you hardly ate or slept for a month. You all worked so hard, a-and it payed off, didn't it? You caught him. I'm so proud of you, love. Your parents would be, too.

I'd be scared if I were you, Mr. Gentry. I've worked with animals a lot fiestier than you. You better not drop me!

W-would you? Goodness, I- I feel like such a child, but... it would mean a lot to me. I promise I'll make it up to you.

[rookietoph]

I don't care that it's not even October.

[rookietoph]

Jules.. I don’t know if she’s all that wrong though.

I could take ya. 

Really? That would be- wow- Scared? …do you wanna talk about it? Maybe I could help..

[julieackermann]

Topher, you don't really believe all of this is your fault, do you?

Hm... I'd like to see you try, officer.

It's just that I- I haven't worked with animals since... everything that happened. What if it triggers one of my episodes? What if I mess up?