Soon. Soon.

[the warehouse is still and mostly silent. Few footprints mar the dust. And leaning against a far wall, is a huge mirror. It’s ornate, with beautiful engraved details] Dylan Widow

The Shade is... I am. I. I’m out!

What is... I’m still out... good morning...

...I feel... something. I’m not sure. Off?

Stop

Ugh. What’s wrong with... What is... thats... the stuff. from the mirror.

Is this. What... is this. What IS this? [a picture of the Shades hand over the floor. The floor is spattered with splotches of a dark, oily substance. More concerningly, the hand seems to be almost *dissolving* at the fingertips and parts of the back of the hand]

The Shade is. once again in the mirror. The Shade is sure. You are all *thrilled* by this outcome.

What’s happening? ...Hello.

The Shade has Sky here. Sky likes the Shade. And Bear.

Bunny

*click* [violet speaks with an unfamiliar young woman] ‘Now now, we must stay focused on the task at hand.Dont you want to find her again?’ “Of course I do!” ‘Then stick to my plan.’ “You wont tell me what the plan IS, or what it means!” ‘Its a need to know basis.’ *click*

Hello

*click* [the voices of the shade and Violet] I’ll kiII her, Vi. I swear to god I’m gonna kill her. “Listen, Lee. Leanne. Look at my eyes. I get where you’re coming from, but this isn’t worth it. ASTER definitely isn’t worth it.” [a sigh] …I know. “Itll be okay.” *click*

Firstly, your fellows are not possessing of names, but you have been granted one. Stand taller. Stand taller…

You do not have the same responsibility as Violet. You could not take his mantle, dearie.

V.

The Shade is the Shade is the Shade is the Shade. I wish…