PC CATCHALL FOR MONIKA

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week 5 post trial

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[He's wandering through the hotel, moving to the lobby...and stopping when he sees Monika.]

[He stands there, a little numb, but he shakes his head.]

I suppose it will be nice to leave this world behind, won't it?

[rerouter]

[...

Monika nods, clutching the strap of her satchel. She offers him a bland smile.]

It's another world we leave behind with bitter memories.

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Every week it's like that, isn't it.

[He glances down at her satchel for a moment, feeling...empty.]

...What a vicious cycle this is.

[rerouter]

It is.

Every night I hope it will all be over the next day, but that's setting myself up for disappointment in the morning.

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...

[He stares at her, for a moment.]

I would hope...a nice young lady like you has people to lean on, in these dark times.

[rerouter]

I do, don't worry. For better or for worse... everyone is so kind.

[greatdeduction]

That's good.

But you should be kind to yourself, too.

[rerouter]

... Huh? What do you mean?

[greatdeduction]

You know.

[YOU KNOW.]

Goodness. You may have people around you to help you, but...you must be kind to yourself, too. You can lift up a person but you can't make them treat themselves more nicely, can you?

[rerouter]

Oh. Ahaha, well... I don't think you have to worry about that, either. I will always give myself the treatment I deserve, you know?

[You know!]

But I should ask you the same question. Have you been kind to yourself lately, Sholmes?