natalie-carlton

[natalie-carlton]

Oh, well I guess we would be here awhile. At least you get to see your parents, that sounds nice.

Oh no, I lost my keys!

Thank you, but he’s out of town for work at the moment, we’d have to wait a few more days. I guess I’m just gonna stay at my parents …

#c: laura

[natalie-carlton]

I did. I can take care of myself. An invalid? What? I...shouldn't be talking to you....

Yeah, that was awkward...

Sounds like some kind of shitty predicament you got yourself in there, although it looks like you got out of there pretty fast. And me? Why I’m just a filthy invalid talking to someone who isn’t cured yet from what I can tell. You got a name, beautiful?

#c: chase

[natalie-carlton]

That bites! You want me to wait with you until your husband gets home?

Oh no, I lost my keys!

Yes … and my coat pockets. Not there, sadly …

#c: laura

[natalie-carlton]

My creepy former cousin-in-law stopped by to chat. Of course my Aunt and Uncle weren't home. He just...creeps me out.

Yeah, that was awkward...

#c: ian

[natalie-carlton]

Well, then...it's not my fault my cousins former husband stopped by to chat with my Uncle who clearly wasn't home. He gives me the creeps.

And who are you anyway?

Yeah, that was awkward...

And I assure you that part is on your end, beautiful.

#c: chase #lol it's okay

[natalie-carlton]

Yeah, that was awkward...

#sptdstarter

[natalie-carlton]

Did you check your purse?

Oh no, I lost my keys!

I can’t find them anywhere, Tyler will be so mad at me!

#c: laura

[natalie-carlton]

Very true. I guess...man, it would suck to be in her shoes. I guess that's why they choose for us. They know who will be a good fit for us and who we can get along with. Of course the cure helps.

It's all the same

Ah, yes there is that one. A warning against the deliria as well, according to the one who taught it to me. A warning that leaves less to interpretation, seemingly how it’s supposed to be.

#c: sophie

[natalie-carlton]

It's fine. We know each other now.

Yeah, probably not. Isn't there that one story of the man who got infected and died with his mistress, leaving his wife shamed? I think that was to teach men not to cheat.

It's all the same

I’m sorry, I must not have paying much attention. It’s lovely to meet you Natalie.

It seems looking through these books isn’t the best way to try and learn a bit more about how we’ll be living the rest of our lives…

#c: sophie

[natalie-carlton]

It's the same old stories just told in a different way.

I'm Natalie. Nice to meet you. I've seen you around before. 

It's all the same

Fair enough, I suppose we can’t really trust these books for much interesting.

I’m Sophie, by the way. It’s nice to meet you… [Sophie waits for the girl to introduce herself]

#c: sophie

[natalie-carlton]

Thanks. Hopefully, once I'm cured and married off to Mr. Perfect everything will work out just fine or so I'm told.

I guess it's better to be seen than heard.

[Caitlin frowned and sighed softly] I’m sorry. That’s the worst. Just…stick it out and i know it’s probably not worth much but i can promise you that you’re not a total screw up or waste of space.

#c: caitlin

[natalie-carlton]

Write your own.

It's all the same

These books all say the same thing… What does a girl have to do to get a better story around here?

#c: sophie

[natalie-carlton]

Thanks for the support. Nice to meet you, Ian. 

Can someone inform me of the point of Calculus?

#c: ian

[natalie-carlton]

Because of the way my aunt and Uncle look at me. If I don't do exactly what they say, they treat me...different. Like I'm a burden or something. It's just whatever. 

I guess it's better to be seen than heard.

Why do you say that? [Caitlin asks as she approaches]

#c: caitlin

[natalie-carlton]

I guess it's better to be seen than heard.

#sptdstarter

[natalie-carlton]

#*

[natalie-carlton]

After the cure, I'll probably be some trophy wife. At least I will if my Aunt and Uncle have their way. I'm Natalie, by the way.

Can someone inform me of the point of Calculus?

#c: ian