Just Imagine It

Definitely bad news. Yes, Britt…like a real date. It’s been way too long, that’s for sure. I know it might be hard to get away, but we’ll be careful right? It’s just a few hours.  What do you say, will you be my date for Valentine’s Brittany S. Pierce?

We could make it work.  We deserve it.  I would be truly honored to be your date this Valentine’s day, Santana Lopez. 

Uh–hey, it’s fine, Britt. I get it, trust me. This situation just makes us blow up over the tiniest things, y’know? And obviously I’m already prone to unpleasantness when it comes to arguing. It’s like putting fire and gasoline.

I mean, it’s kinda adorable when you’re grumpy, but I guess when we’re both grumpy it’s bad news. I hate it too.  You mean like...a real date?  I would love that, Babe.  We could go to a movie...and maybe even some restaurant that no one would find us at.  When’s the last time we even got to go on a date?

I’m sure we can get Artie to help us out. Make sure no one’s able to track our calls or anything. We should do it, Britt.

Very smart, love.  That way maybe we could make calls more often.

Your mother, sister?… whoever is the female who lives with you. Besides… you are blonde and there’s dark hair all over you so maybe it’s a roommate… ? I think I can even smell them, it feels feminine but your skin smells diferently so it’s surely someone else. Maybe they hugged you before you come here or something. I can also smell your dogs. You really should bathe them.

You’re good!  It’s two girls I live with, actually, both with dark hair.  My friend and my fiance, who’s probably the one you’re smelling who hugged me just before I left.  I was really nervous to come here, to be honest.  

Well that’s good to know, at least. It’s been a couple of weeks since I last called my mother, I should probably make sure she knows everything’s still okay. Not being able to contact us must be killing her. You know how excited and nosey she was about the whole wedding planning.

I hope they’re not all too worried, our families. It’s weird not to talk to them all the time.  I don’t think it’s a bad idea to give her a quick call, you know?  To let her know that we’re a lot closer to her being able to be all excited and nosey about planning again.  I’d really like to call my mom too... dad’s birthday’s coming up!

No, I didn’t get sick. I don’t actually know what happened. One minute I was practicing, you know just slowing time, the next I was just not here. Oh, wow. What do insects talk about? I…yeah, I believe I did. It’s kind of a feeling, that I watched something terrible happen without even remembering what the terrible thing was that happened. Should I even ask what that fun way is? What’s wrong with Berry? Why do you feel bad for her? Yeah, and the more people that we lose, the more the mind wanders into what could have happened. Britt, as much as I want to promise not to do it again, I don’t know what’s going on with my powers so I can’t really say that I won’t disappear. It’s something I haven’t learned to control yet. But I’m here now, and I don’t plan on disappearing. 

That’s scary, Quinn.  What if someone sees you?  Mostly about world domination, cockroaches like to talk about how they’re the only creatures who’d survive a nuclear apocalypse. It’s sex, and it’s as great as ever, if you’re wondering.  Nothing’s wrong with her, I just feel bad that she has to like, be a third wheel to us sometimes, I guess.  It can’t be easy to watch two totally in love people and not feel a little left out.  And Santana’s totally not down for her joining in on sweet lady kisses, I’ve asked.

Would they really fire you? It’s not fair, I had already decided when you got here so you didn’t fail. I   okay, fine.

Probably.  And then how would I feed my dogs?

Actually, I love my job.  I didn’t like school because I wasn’t any good at it and I really hated the way people treated me because of it. It sucks feeling different.  But I also learned really quickly that...as crazy as my situation may have seemed, I was never, ever alone. But talking to people is pretty much my third favorite thing to do, so there’s no where I’d rather be right now.  Plus, you’re like, my first student.  If you leave now, I might lose my job for failing so early on.  It’d be a shame, really.

closed || Brittany

One of the most useful things I ever learned in life are that all the best people are insane, Melanie.  Look, I’m sorry.  I didn’t even get a chance to introduce myself.  I’m Susan, a new guidance Counselor at your school.  I was kind of...looking over your file, and it concerns me, because I know you’re a smart kid.

That is exactly what the shelter was for. And it’s working great, the animals are being taken care of, and I don’t have to suffer with raccoons in my shower anymore.

I was worried for a little while that they might close down the shelter, since we sorta disappeared off the face of the earth, you know?  But I sent that pigeon I’ve been feeding to go check it out last week, and apparently everything’s still running really smoothly.  Which is awesome, there’s not many shelters in the city that houses raccoons and squirrels.  Hey! There was only 1 shower raccoon, and he only did it cause he knew he was stinking up the apartment!

Probably. You’d have a tiny zoo in your house without me. No need to rub it in, Britt. Anyway, we can both agree that my taste in women is pretty flawless.

To be fair, if I had it my way, I’d have a tiny zoo in our house now, even with you.  Guess that’s what the shelter was supposed to be for.  Yes!  That I can agree with.  I guess having the best fiance ever makes up for you and your horrible beards.

You know when I think about it, Division was one of the big reasons I finally decided to accept my feelings for you, so really I pretty much owe everything to this stupid place. Our lives could’ve been wildly different without it. Maybe I’d still be bearding.

Do you think I’d be a crazy cat lady by now, without your undying love?  Don’t worry, Sweetie.  This stupid place is gonna owe everything to us once we save everyone’s asses with our super army.  Gross, that’s so sad.  You always chose the worst beards.

We were kind of lucky, I suppose. All things considered. I’m not sure what they were doing in a boring town in Ohio, but I guess I’m glad they were there at the right time.

Can you imagine how different our lives had been if it weren’t for Division?  We’d be like...all sad and confused about ourselves still.  We’re very lucky.  Especially that we got to go through all of it together.

I’m here, I’m in one piece. Happy that I’m back actually!  I’m not upset at all. Better the 60s than kidnapped and worse. I can’t remember, but the 60s may have had their own dangers. No, no it wasn’t amazing. I met a guy, that for some reason I couldn’t save. Someone really wanted to end this person’s life. I did get to dance a little. I borrowed clothes, or rather stole them and wound up very Audrey Hepburn-ish in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Had I not seen the movie I may have given away that I was from another time. No, no souvenirs. Just the dress that I’m currently wearing.  How have you been, what’s the situation like? I’ve been missing for months I’m guessing? 

What’s going on with your powers, did you get sick or something?  Sometimes when I get sick, mine get really wonky, like I can understand insects and that’s more scary than it is interesting, trust me.  Oh my gosh, did you watch someone die?  We’ve been okay.  Kinda bored, but Santana and I find really fun ways to keep busy and warm. I feel bad for Rachel though.  Things are pretty much the same, you know?  We keep loosing contact with more people and we just thought...it’s really great you’re okay, Quinn.  Don’t do that again, okay?

I think we really underestimated the extent of the original experiment. Most of those people  already had kids, and those kids are already adults, it makes sense our numbers keep growing.

It’s kind of scary how many of these people are running around and like, thinking they’re freaks and having no one to train them or anything.  Makes me really thankful that Division found us so early. They’re gonna keep growing, too, regardless of who tries to stop it.  Makes me feel kind of invincible, like  Tardigrades.  They’re the toughest animal on the planet!

Did you guys miss me?

Quinn!  Are you alright?  You’re alright, right?  

And…I’ve just hit the mutant jackpot. You would not believe how many of us are around.

Amazing, we’ll have a real super army in no time!  It’s surprising how many of us are around, right?  Do you think...that’s why they’re trying to get rid of us?