News Report #4
Report #004 - Wibble Times to Wednseday, Nov 30th
A [Action: 1248 Williams Road]
[She woke up in her 'own' Mayfield bed after the madness of Bombfield, and -- freaked out a little, okay? There might've been some crying in the shower, but you know what? Roxanne isn't letting anybody see how weirded out and scared she is in this town. Not her ( Read more... )
A [Action: 1248 Williams Road]
[She woke up in her 'own' Mayfield bed after the madness of Bombfield, and -- freaked out a little, okay? There might've been some crying in the shower, but you know what? Roxanne isn't letting anybody see how weirded out and scared she is in this town. Not her ( Read more... )
And that is something she certainly does not want to do. So, Diana approaches Roxanne over where the newspapers are and clears her throat in a polite manner to get her attention.
"Excuse me, but I couldn't help but notice what you're doing. Could I be of any assistance, perhaps?"
Who knows, perhaps Roxanne could be a valuable ally to her.
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Finally, perhaps to lessen the tension, she says:
"It's all right. I can understand if it's one of those things that you don't want to talk about."
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"It's just-- It's hard to explain without a power point and some --" police files, don't say that! "... context."
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"Context? Of what kind? Is it that complicated?"
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Thanks for that, Diana. Sigh.
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But, wait. Bike? Machinery? Oh, now she's totally on it.
"What sort of bike are we talking about?" Perhaps a change of topic might help matters out.
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...that doesn't at all sounds like they're not 'involved', does it?
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"And yet, you said you weren't involved."
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"...yeah, I'm going to get my papers before I cram my brand new sneakers further into my mouth." She's even blushing now. The very idea. It's so silly! "It was very nice to meet you, Diana."
She gathers up her papers, laughing weakly, and heads for the register. Never going to live this down...
Especially not after their 'date' tonight.
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However, when Roxanne hints on leaving, well - to Diana, that doesn't mean that she's done with talking just yet. After all, someone that's this important to Megamind surely has to be interesting themselves, right? So, she's going to follow her to the register now.
"I have a few more questions, if you don't mind. Don't worry - I won't ask anything too embarrassing or relating to your relationship with Mr. Megamind, Miss Ritchi."
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... and not having Metro Man behind her scaring them off from digging too deeply.
"What did you want to know?"
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"Well, how much do you know of Mayfield so far? Perhaps I can answer a few questions."
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She stops before the register, juggling the items in her arms. "Megamind thought we'd be safe with you. When-- everything happened. But apparently you'd moved elsewhere."
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Just what could she say to that? 'Sorry that I went to my shelter and you died in my basement' or 'Sorry for your first experience?'
So, all she could do is offer Roxanne a look of sympathy and a frown. She could have protected them, but...
"...He thought that because of my lab, didn't he?"
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Roxanne looks at her steadily, watching her put the pieces together. Yup, that was a conversation killer. She's-- not glad that she's gone and punched Diana in the heart, but she's sort of glad that it kills anymore awkward questions.
"It's alright. For a given value of alright," Roxanne says, lips twisting. "It was-- just like a bad dream. But-- we weren't alone. So it wasn't as bad as it could have been."
She gives a strained, apologetic smile, and steps toward the register. Yup, time to beat a hasty retreat.
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"I'm glad you weren't alone during it," she finally speaks, her voice sounding a bit lifeless through her conversation. "If there's anything I can do, though, Miss Ritchi..."
She's not done with the conversation just yet, but it does seem like she'll be done with it soon enough.
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