(Just slowly backing away…)

(They blink, not expecting such a… strong question out of the gate) Um… I mean I’m made out of metal? I have like a decent amount of strength? (A small shrug) You already know my name so…

Nope, just… heavy. Like “I can’t float” kinda heavy. And I was… (They pause for several seconds, clearly thinking of what to say next) I was *born* with the whole, yknow. (They didn’t seem to be entirely telling the truth, but does Alya want to press that this early?)

Ah shit. (They suck in a breath through their teeth) I’d say you’d never believe me, but…

(They look away for several seconds, before turning back to her and taking a deep breath) I’m a reflection. A-A FORMER reflection! (They’re quick to emphasize that word, lest Alya get any ideas)

// I’m trying to write Lake as being a bit more at peace with the fact they’re Tulip’s old reflection They’re still their own person living their life, but the reflexive hatred of their origin has mellowed out a bit

Yes. As in “that chick you see in the mirror” reflection. Hence the- (pointing to their face, it’s now Alya realizes she can see her reflection in it. A twisted, funhouse-style reflection, but her reflection nonetheless)

Um… I guess I’m 15? I mean I just follow… uh… yeah. But if you mean how long I’ve been… out here? About 3 years or so (man has it been that long?)

I just don’t think about her. (They stop, taking a deep breath) A-and yeah, I just… I’m *not* her. I’m my own person…

🖕

(Yeah, they’d appreciate dropping it) Hobbies, yeah, right- um… oh, I like running. Been thinking about getting into cross-country actually.

Well, if you’re talking a mile it’s about… seven and a half minutes? It’s been a while since I actually timed it… Who’s this friend of yours? A race doesn’t sound like a half bad idea. (They lean forward, smirking)

Heh, well now I wanna meet this guy. Think you could arrange something sometime?

Eh, I bet I could change his mind. (They lean forward a bit now) So like was that all the questions or…?

// BIG mood

// Lake is the one buying the Barbie ticket, and Jesse’s going to see Oppenheimer

LOOK WHOS HEREEEE #infinitytrain

Sticker sheet that will be available in my store next week for PO!! Finally opening soon :DD #InfinityTrain