we're strong enough to let it all go

[assent]

CHARACTERS: Sonia (assent) and company
DATE: Mixed! I'll tag things accordingly inside
WARNINGS: Spoilers for Danganronpa 2 will be in some threads but I will try and mark those! Other than that there might be violence in places as she'll be on week 3 - early 6 of being infected in here. Funtimes...
SUMMARY: Using this as a means for visits and other things for February (1 backdated thing) and March. It's "open" in that I am down for wildcards + plotting for specific threads, though I don't have an OTA inside! Sonia's stuck in her house for quarantine while trying to do vaccine/cure things jazz hands

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[p66]

[ It's a problem that Reika also has to deal with. Sorry, Sonia... ]

I'm good. Just give me a few moments.

[ This might get awkward really fast... ]

You could tell Sonia about the book I brought you?

[viscontree]

Ah yes. Reika and I spend many hours reading together at home. She was generous enough to pick out a novel for me. I found it quite fascinating.

Sonia, sometime would you care to join us? It's relaxing to spend time with friends that way as well.

[Nailed it. The awkward's going to go away soon...hopefully.]

[assent]

[ Thank you for saving the moment, Reika. She brightens up at the topic to latch onto. ]

Ah! Which novel is it? I would always be glad to join you, of course.

[p66]

It's [ insert futuro adaptation of the Discworld series ]. I found it at the university a while back... it's very witty.

[ There's probably a copy lying around somewhere... ]

What sort of books do you like, Sonia?

[viscontree]

Then it's settled. We'll read together sometime in the near future.

I'd like to know your favorite books as well. [He does have a problem being social at times. Without Reika he'd be in so much trouble.]

[assent]

I see, that sounds interesting to hear about.

[ What a lovely way to hang out with friends. Though... asking her that is probably a bad idea. Her eyes light up and she clasps her hands together. ]

Have you ever read American Psycho?

[ ...the truth comes out. ]

[p66]

[ pause.... ]

Ah, I haven't heard of it... what is it about?

[ At least she won't judge? ]

[viscontree]

No, I've never heard of it either.

It sounds interesting.

[interesting is one way of putting it.]

[assent]

[ Come on guys... nothing wrong with a little murder here and there... ]

It is about a serial killer.

[ Even if she wants to smile widely saying that, there's a little hesitation there as well, unsure of if Reika or Julius will regard that as Truly Very Strange for her to find interest in. ]

[p66]

[ Long, awkward pause... ]

Well, as long as you find it interesting, I'm sure it'll be fun to read.

[ Sonia doesn't stab people? So that's okay. She does know other people with strange ('strange') interests as well. ]

[viscontree]

Indeed. Novels are good stimulation for the mind. Fictional works can prove to be unique on occasion.

Isn't that why you've taken interest in that particular book?

[Hopefully it is...]

[assent]

Actually... [ She starts slowly, unsure of whether she should be saying this. ] I enjoy reading horror more than anything else. The same goes for watching movies.

[ um. ]

[p66]

[ She's going to maintain the no judgment rule!! ]

It is quite... stimulating, right? Safer to experience it in a book, I think. We didn't have a lot of that kind of stuff back home, though.

[ That's why Julius looks unsure. Totally! ]

[viscontree]

She's right. We did have various forms of media for children...and other things.

I suppose what you're reading isn't suited for the young of age however. [They'd all get a heart attack.]

[assent]

Really? [ Her head tilts, eyes shifting to look up. ] I was quite young when I started reading the genre...

[ But not everyone is fearless as this weirdo. ]

[p66]

Sonia is an exceptional person. I think she has the fortitude.

[ It makes sense ok!! Yeah...... ]

ALMOST A MONTH LATER..jesus christ im sorry

[viscontree]

Yeah, you're right.

Perhaps I should try reading it myself sometime. Sonia, do you have any personal recommendations?

[He won't judge her for her tastes, it's fine.]

sssh it's fine

[assent]

A-ah... is that it?

[ She looks between them both, a little embarrassed now because they're making it sound normal when... no one at home really had. ]

My favourite is "American Psycho", if you find it sometime... it is a very good read.

[p66]

[ The thing that they're really concerned about is if Sonia actually killed people, and she hasn't. So it's okay. ]

No harm enjoying a good tale, I think. Is it set in America?

[ is america even real in GE? no one knows ]

[viscontree]

It could be...or the psycho himself is American?

It's a title that leaves you with questions, for sure.

[assent]

[ Well, she hasn't as a serial killer... but................... Sorry to break it to you both.......... ]

Exactly! It is about a psychopath in America who has a perfect mask as a businessman, but kills people on the side.

[p66]

[ We'll cross that bridge when we get there. ]

Hm, it sounds like a thrilling murder mystery. [ reika no ] I hope there's a copy in Oska's library. I'd give it a try.