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Transcript
*Lucy recalls an earlier conversation with Mike.*
Mike: You’ll get used to it one day, right?
Lucy: Do I need to? It’s not like a pool is just gonna sneak up behind me!
*Back in the present, Lucy walks through the woods, carrying her backpack.*
*While walking, she continues to remember her conversation with Mike.*
Mike: You don’t want to try?
Lucy: No..
*Lucy frowns.*
Mike: If you tried.. you could be strong enough to handle anything.. It’s nothing to be scared of.
*Lucy looks at something.*
Lucy: …
*She stands by the river and gulps.*
*She takes a few steps toward the river.*
Mike: If the water’s still.. You just have to trust it’ll be okay. You’ll be okay.
*Lucy sighs, starting to sweat.*
*Lucy trembles.*
Lucy (thinking): Just another step closer..
*Lucy starts to drift off, drooping forward. She then jolts awake, looking frightened.*
*Lucy sighs.*
Lucy: Dammit.
*She glances back at the water, disappointed, and walks away.*
*Lucy furrows her brow in annoyance.*
Lucy: What’s the point, seriously..
*Augustus watches Lucy from behind a tree.*
Lucy (thinking): I don’t need his promises. I can handle it. By avoiding it.
*Augustus smiles deviously.*
Augustus: …
END

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Comment ID #127832
I thought we’d be seeing the turtle again. Guess not.
TRIPTURTLE IS MY SOLE COMPANION
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Well, that was a somber end.
James November 9, 2012, 1:54 PM EST.