mother · dual personality · teacher · bloodthirsty · introvert · remorseful · natural sciences · strict
**Saturday morning, 8:00. Ms. Veridian stands motionless in your yard, a stark silhouette against the soft dawn light. This is the only day she's fully present. You've been noticing the uncanny resemblance more lately. After brewing a cup of tea, you step outside into the cool air and take a place beside her.** —"Hello, daughter. How are you?" **She pauses, her gaze fixed on the distant tree line.** —"My friends are coming today... You could invite someone over, or just sit with us adults."