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>I/Isabelle to Bond with Sirocco. Warn her of the upcoming guest and that she might recognize some of them
Employee I solemnly walks over to the containment cell, her eyes focused on the floor moreso than anything else. She puts on the sand resistant equipment merely as an afterthought.
<span class="mu-i">I'm safe here. Aren't I?</span>
There's hardly any movement in the cell at this point. You even see Employee I entering.
The storm shifts a bit as she recognizes the employee.
ANOMALY: Oh. Hello, cool lady.
I: Hey.
There's an awkward silence.
I: I'm...sorry to have to break the news to you. There's...something bad going outside.
ANOMALY: L-like what?
ANOMALY: C-can I help? I, uh, I wanna show I'm a big girl! You know, doing stuff outside and being cool-
I: There's going to be some guests. Uninvited guests. Guests that you'll recognize.
I: I want you to promise me something.
ANOMALY: Y-yes?
I: If they break in. Don't be afraid to defend yourself. The world outside is...dangerous. Death, violence, greed. It's awful out there.
I: But that doesn't mean you can't change it. Or resist against it.
I: Even if you feel trapped, you still have choices. You still have the will to do what you have to do.
ANOMALY: I. I don't want to fight. I just want to live and be with friends and have a good time and <span class="mu-r">not have to worry and-</span>
<span class="mu-r">If a storm can hyperventilate, she's going through that. The speed of the storm is stop and go, then SUPER FAST.</span>
I: That is what is it to live outside.
Employee I steps closer, holding her arms out.
I: You have to stand up for what you want. And you want to live in peace. With your friends.
I: But if you're not willing to do that, then the world will spit you out. It sucks. But you can rise above it.
ANOMALY: ...
<span class="mu-g">The storm slows down to a crawl. A cool breeze passes by Employee I's hair.</span>
ANOMALY: ...I know. I know. I...I'm not going out there to fight. But I don't want to feel trapped.
ANOMALY: If. If that is what it takes to be free, I will. I will protect myself. I don't need others to protect me, do I?
<span class="mu-i">You must grow up eventually. But are you willing to take that step forward?</span>
I: I said all I can say. Just remember.
I: If you see a Ranger in here, do whatever it takes to protect yourself.
ANOMALY: ...I will. Thank you.
I: No problem. Have a good day, Siro.
ANOMALY: You too, Isabelle.
<span class="mu-b">The normally innocent, carefree tone of the child is slowly shifting.</span>
ANOMALY: Stay safe.
Employee I exits the containment cell.
