[ Now he sees it, the specter of a girl, mouth pressed to Athena's. Jeff jumps back in surprise, startled by her sudden appearance.
Not real, she's not real, just like the others weren't real.
It's so much easier to believe that when they're not standing here, moving, breathing, seeming so real... ]
She's not your daughter. Just leave her. Looks like she's having a good time, anyway.
[ Great, Retro Jeff's back again. He can feel the hairs on the back of his neck prickling, like it's right behind him. Jeff takes a step back, and for a moment, it feels as if he's actually bumped into it.
His skin crawls as he feels a weight settle on his shoulder. It's resting its chin on him, looking over his shoulder at Athena, smirk twisted on its face. ]
Remember how much more fun it was when you were me? Just walk away, and we can go back to that.
[ Then it's gone again. But the girl, she seems to still be here-- and the other two teenagers. All zeroed in on Athena like a goddamn pack. ]
Hey-- Get away from her!
[ YOU HOOLIGANS. Jeff's reaching for Athena, to pull her close in a protective hug, like he'd do for Mel in this situation. Give her someone solid to hold onto, remind her that she's not alone. ]
You're gonna be okay. We're gonna get through this.
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[ Now he sees it, the specter of a girl, mouth pressed to Athena's. Jeff jumps back in surprise, startled by her sudden appearance.
Not real, she's not real, just like the others weren't real.
It's so much easier to believe that when they're not standing here, moving, breathing, seeming so real... ]
She's not your daughter. Just leave her. Looks like she's having a good time, anyway.
[ Great, Retro Jeff's back again. He can feel the hairs on the back of his neck prickling, like it's right behind him. Jeff takes a step back, and for a moment, it feels as if he's actually bumped into it.
His skin crawls as he feels a weight settle on his shoulder. It's resting its chin on him, looking over his shoulder at Athena, smirk twisted on its face. ]
Remember how much more fun it was when you were me? Just walk away, and we can go back to that.
[ Then it's gone again. But the girl, she seems to still be here-- and the other two teenagers. All zeroed in on Athena like a goddamn pack. ]
Hey-- Get away from her!
[ YOU HOOLIGANS. Jeff's reaching for Athena, to pull her close in a protective hug, like he'd do for Mel in this situation. Give her someone solid to hold onto, remind her that she's not alone. ]
You're gonna be okay. We're gonna get through this.