#apathy.

[imogen-eye]

…so now what. I bought what you want.

[I know you did, apathy. And I appreciate it! I do!]

…what else do you need.

[Ive gotten everything myself. Don't you worry apathy. Give me your hand.]

the left one?

[Yes. I’ll hold up my end of the deal! I’m not that bad~ But you will be staying with me. I’m not done with you yet. ]

…whatever you want…

[aaaaand! There you go! Nice and tight, try to move your fingers.]

can’t.

[Perfect! Now, let me get myself together, and I’ll finish after that. You’re doing very well apathy. ]

…

[flesh-and-flame]

[ 2pm , the next day ]

*They return to the restaurant. Holding their wallet, her legs shaking slightly*

Ada is waiting at a table, drinking a bright red soda. When she sees her client, her eyes light up. “Ah. Perfect timing.”

[imogen-eye]

hey immi fun little factoid here!

When your legs are stuck at unnatural angles for days at a time it damages the knee and surrounding area.

I know. I am very much aware.

[imogen-eye]

... and you actually want that?

[yes! I do! So go get ready! ]

... why?

[ I won chess apathy! So you have to! ]

you'd make me go anyway.

[ yes! I would! So get on with it. Why so opposed?]

...

[ The only thing that could happen is you run into someone, so? I thought you don't care about anyone anymore! ]

...

[ off you go to the institute, apathy. Don't make me ask again .]

[imogen-eye]

Immi, is something going on?

@wren-of-the-flock

No.

[imogen-eye]

Immi my dear, why didn't you try other methods that's safer than making yourself apathy? I mean, i understand that you're overwhelmed at the time but i don't think it's necessary.

because it's all easier like this. Theres no need to try and understand people .

Now I understand them enough to know that I don't care. and I won't have to again if things stay like this. I hope they do. I can't face anyone if I have to return to that.

[imogen-eye]

...am I meant to be going somewhere?

...wouldn't I normally be somewhere now?

[imogen-eye]

hey, uh, Immi?

can we talk?

@wren-of-the-flock

If you want. The directors not here, so I've got spare time .