Cut You Down

Shit… my birthday is coming up. I guess I better plan something.

You most definitely should. Do you have anything in mind?

My family’s moving here. School, huh? What about Dunn?

I transferred out. All of you are here?

Yes! I knew you would beat him. If I was into gambling I definitely would have bet on you. 

Shiloh? What are you doing in L.A.?

School. What are you doing here?

Well I think it’s a great career to go into, you get to help animals and who doesn’t love animals. Well I used to but then I stopped when I moved to Deering so I’m really wanting to get back into it. I’ll take anything I can get, whether that’s screen time in a movie or t.v show or just an extra. 

That's precisely my thinking. It just so happened to turn out to be very interesting once I got into it. 

So you want to be a vet then? Well I’m still searching for a job but in the meantime I’m volunteering, I want to get back into acting again though.

I do. I guess it's just one of those things I didn't give up on from childhood. 

Well we’ll find out, you know. 

Next year. The season should be coming to an end soon. Honestly, it's a bit strange that the leaves haven't started to change, but I heard from a local that LA really only has two seasons. 

"Wait. The lighting and the way your clothes stand out against the sand…don’t move—please."

Me? You're talking to me?

Yeah, I’m Dani. Yeah I don’t do it as much as I did back in Deering but I’ll start again when I’m not as busy. So what brings you to L.A?

I was accepted to a veterinary program out here. I've got a paid internship at a small clinic in town. What about you?

It is, hugging and smiling are the two things everyone needs to be good at. I know, but I love the sun here. There hasn’t been an awful weather day yet …though maybe I just jinxed that. Everyone is here. I’ve ran into Nora, Reed, Elodie, and Nate. They all talked about the people they ran into. Liam and Brielle, Raime, Faye, literally everyone is out here for one reason or another. 

Well, I guess we'll find out. I don't really think the weather is that bipolar, but I could be wrong. 

Hugging is like my talent, I pride myself on my hugs. Ah, how are you liking it since you’ve been here? I love it, honestly. So much sun, it just feels cozier than home. I work at a restaurant and I love the house we have so life’s good. Apparently everyone from Deering is here too though. 

Well, you should. Hugging is a good talent to have. California is just so different from the way things were back in Deering, in pretty much every way that I can think of. Especially the weather. For a bit I felt like a Popsicle, but I think i'm starting to acclimate. Is everyone really here though? I knew Nate was coming for college, but I hadn't suspected anyone else. I'm here for an academic program.

Oh hey, Shiloh right? I think we met once back in Deering. You volunteer in quite a lot of shelters right?

Uh...yes, I did. Homeless, women's and the animal shelter. Now not so much really, but i'll pick it up again. You're Dani, right? 

Shiloh! How are you? Oh my god, it’s been too long I don’t care if you smell like wet dog. 

You give the best hugs, Isobel. I'm doing good I think. It took me forever to get out here though. What about you? How are you liking California?