[ have a girl nearby eating some sort of festival treat. like, rudolph the red donut or jingle bell fried dough. actually that last one. yes. she's sucking sugar off her thumb as she watches elcia talk to the reindeer and after a moment, decides to speak up. ]
Why are you talking to the robot? [ a beat ] Also, why are you covered in blood?
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Why are you talking to the robot? [ a beat ] Also, why are you covered in blood?
[ this is the beginning of... something. ]