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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 27, 2007 0:48:08 GMT -5
HEIDI
"But... he's right here," I said as I ran a hand over her hair. I could have sworn Sarah had glanced over at Mr. Floppers several times. Was I missing something or just losing it? I leaned over to the right to grab hold of him and bring him over. "See?"
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Post by JINX on Sept 27, 2007 0:53:43 GMT -5
Little Sarah
"But... he's right here…See?" Little Sarah knew she wouldn’t understand, she was only an adult after all.
“No, Mr. floppers is gone. I can’t hear him anymore!” she wailed, “I use to be able to hear him. But I can’t anymore. Like I can’t hear any of my other voice…”
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 27, 2007 1:06:31 GMT -5
HEIDI
"Oh..." Any of her other voices? Goodness, how many voices did the child hear? "I... I'm sorry, sweetheart. I don't know what to tell you," I said with a frown as I shook my head. I continued to comfortingly run a hand over her hair. "It might just be because you're growing up. It happens to everyone who has those special friends only they can hear." I was quiet for a minute as I racked my brain for any childhood memories I could recall. "But at least you did hear him for a while. I don't think I ever had any special friends like Mr. Floppers and who knows, maybe he'll be back." I was no child psychologist but I guessed the chances of an imaginary friend returning were slim. Didn't mean I had to completely destroy any hope or bring the poor kid down anymore.
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Post by JINX on Sept 27, 2007 1:12:02 GMT -5
Little Sarah
"Oh, I... I'm sorry, sweetheart. I don't know what to tell you, It might just be because you're growing up. It happens to everyone who has those special friends only they can hear. But at least you did hear him for a while. I don't think I ever had any special friends like Mr. Floppers and who knows, maybe he'll be back."
That was sad,, Heidi had no special friend growing up? “You never had any special friend you could only hear?” Sarah sat up and wiped her face, for a moment all her own worries were gone. “Because I don’t think I could have made it this far without Mr. Floppers, he was the only one who was the nicest to me.”
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 27, 2007 1:29:22 GMT -5
HEIDI
"No, I didn't," I said shaking my head. "But I wasn't all alone. I had... have a sister. 'Course we didn't always get along but at least we had each other to talk to."
It sounded like she'd had a rough time growing up if Mr. Floppers was the one who helped her through it all. But how do you explain to a child that the voice of Mr. Floppers was her imagination and therefore she'd gotten through it all by herself, by her own strength? That was very admirable and not something she would understand until she was older. I would have to reassure her a different way. "You might not be able to hear him anymore but I'm sure he's listening just as intently as he always has and wishes that you could hear him tell you everything's going to be okay." I held out Mr. Floppers to her. "Come on, give him a big hug. I'm sure it'll make you both feel much happier," I said smiling.
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Post by JINX on Sept 27, 2007 1:35:50 GMT -5
(ooc- hmm look how short i made it... coz its bed time for me hehe)
Little Sarah
Smiling she did just as she was told and let out a big yawn, “I’m sleepy.”
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 27, 2007 1:39:20 GMT -5
HEIDI
"Well then, time for you to hit the hay. You want me to walk you back?"
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Post by JINX on Sept 27, 2007 1:41:37 GMT -5
Little Sarah
"No, i can walk myself..." and without a thank you, because she was still depressed. she headed off to her Shelter...
-Exits to Little Sarah's shelter-
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 27, 2007 2:19:41 GMT -5
HEIDI
I watched her leave, my expression sad on her behalf. I wished there was something more I could do but it was just something that had to work itself out over time.
As for me, I wasn't ready to go back to the main camp areas. It was quieter here and I needed time to clear my head and let my guard down. If I didn't give in to the sadness of missing everyone back home, of the depression of the serious lack of the comforts I was used to, I'd eventually have a breakdown and probably in front of a huge crowd of people. Definitely not something I'd want to happen. Everyone back home frequently made comments of 'Heidi is always smiling' and 'she's always in such a good mood' which is how I wanted people to see me. I saved any brooding and tears for a time when they were not seen by anybody else.
I grabbed a nearby clean towel and laid it out on the sand then settled down to gaze at the stars while fiddling with the long chain of the necklace I'd been keeping safely tucked under my shirt. I pulled the necklace free and looked at the small pendant holding a little round picture. I could barely make out the two figures in the light of the nearest bonfire but it didn't matter as the image was one that was burned into my mind. I felt a catch in my breath and tears pricking the back of my eyes.
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Willo
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Post by Willo on Sept 28, 2007 10:41:12 GMT -5
MASON
Erik sat on the edge of the ocean, picking up rocks and hurling them into the sea. His first few went 'PLOP' into the water, but soon enough he was skipping rocks into the ocean. He would do the same in Malibu, though he would be surrounded by actors, agents and optimistic girls who thought that spending a night with Chuck Lorre, the credit-hogging prick, would give them the guest spot on Two and a Half Men that would jump start their career. Blah.
'PLOP'.
He was frustrated. This island was not where he belonged. He had no power--no influence here.
'PLOP'
Rescue wasn't coming. They probably thought he was dead.
'PLOP'
He was dead. He just didn't realize it until right now.
'PLOP'
He had to get off this place. And that would mean working with that soulless woman who had relocated his testicles about 24 hours ago. This island had already proved to have some mystery.
'PLOP'
And what the hell was she doing here?
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 30, 2007 2:52:48 GMT -5
HEIDI
It was easy to be hypnotized into a deep thought by the incredible silence of everything accept the peaceful sound of the waves lapping at the shore. The spell was broken however when the faint sound of a muffled voice seemed to carry over almost as if it was echoing off the water. I leaned up on my elbows and looked toward the camp with curiosity and saw a small group forming with more people joining.
I sat up and dropped the pendant of the necklace back to hanging freely around my neck then got up and started heading over. "Now what's happening?" I mumbled to myself. The cool breeze against my face made me aware of the moisture of a few tears that had eventually made their way out while I'd been lost in thought. I quickly wiped away the evidence of them as I walked, not sure if my eyes were still a little red from crying. It was dark out... most likely nobody would notice, especially since their attention would be on whatever was going on.
***Heidi leaves for G3 - Beach of Survivor's Camp***
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