Across the Water, Across the Deep Blue

Not today, Satan.

What?

Nice to meet you too, Langston. Have you um, been in Halifax long?

I’m sorry. But, you know, if Ludwig could write music after he went deaf, I’m sure you can do whatever the hell it is that you even though you’re blind. 

Alright, cool. No problem. I’m Akimitsu, by the way. Aki for short of you want.

Nice to meet you, I'm Langston.

Yeah, that’s some good sense if I ever heard it. Alright, I’ll hunt for it. You think if I call it, it’ll turn up somewhere?

Thank you. Maybe? I can't remember if it is on vibrate or ring.

Kinda?

Yeah, kinda. As in, I'm not in any pain from hitting the door or anything, but I'm also incidentally blind, so.

No, it’s Beth. What —.. do you want me to ask? 

Well at least I can recognize some people. About the scars? No need. I got caught by a werewolf in the woods. I'm permanently blind.

I feel like this is one of those moments where I’m supposed to pretend everything normal, but I have to say, I’m not exactly great at that sort of thing. I always say something wrong. Like I think pretending everything’s normal doesn’t include me admitting that I have to pretend everything’s normal. 

You don't have to pretend. Seeing a guy with scars on his eyes isn't really normal, trust me, it's fine. I'm just blind, not insane.

Those moms can suck my dick, for real. You’re not scary. I’d totally walk by you on the street, I’d probably even try to tap that ass, man. You’re just making up shit in your brain. Trueeee. They’re assholes, though. Oh. Well, at least you’re calm now. And I have to give Micah a thank you for being there. I’ll get him like, a vibrator or something.

Yes, but you're a badass, babygirl, of course you'd walk by the guy with the scars. Okay, okay. Oh you would? Sorry, I'm taken, maybe some other time. That's what I'm best at though. Do you think I'll still be able to be a counselor like this? Nah, he doesn't need a vibrator, trust me.