make her a member of the midnight crew

...You find yourself in a vast ocean. Treading water. Are you on the surface? Below the waves? You've got no hair to indicate this.

Someone's swimming beneath you. A microphone, wet and sparking, is held to your face. It tastes nothing like Flamin' Hot Nacho Cheese.

“You're a 'Star Athlete'. What strengths and magics within you make that so?" * I always play fair and I never give up. * Those are the two most important aspects of sportsmanship! "Do you have any passions or desires outside of sports?" * I've pretty much dedicated my entire life to baseball, but I also think math is fun. * It's like a bunch of little number puzzles. "Your coaches and teammates should know you. How'd they describe you, if I asked?" * "She's reliable", I hope! "If your team had a mascot, how would you want it to be?" * Hmm... A mascot for the KNIGHTS... * I'm kind of imagining a creepy-looking black knight, like the one from that old pinball game. * Maybe it'd have a baseball bat instead of a sword.

"When I try to open this face... I can't see any women playing in the MLB. What's your plan for when you grow up?" * ... * I'll make it work. * I have to. "I see, I see... thank you, North Star, knight of the third base, pinch-hitter past the millennium. Before you leave me behind... here. Make sure to bring someone’s justice..."

"...and watch out for cars."

"And the third... oh, that's a mirror. Here, face yourself."

* (You've got your game face on.) * (Like always.)

you have to be kinder to people who are slow processors.

you have to be kinder to people who don't understand your jokes.

you have to be kinder to people who forget important dates.

you have to be kinder to people with cognitive decline.

you have to be kinder to people who were always this way, too.