F r i e n d s ? | E p i s o d e O n e

Credit to Psy for the cover edit!

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are

we

still

friends?

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Thursday Night Live!

w/ special guest, Alice Aster!

Interview Boy: "Good evening to all, and welcome to Thursday Night Live! Tonight, we have the absolute treat of welcoming the star of the film, "Queen of Everything", please me in welcoming the Amazing Alice Aster!"

AA: "Thank you interview boy, and thank all you DOLLS for the wonderful applause! Truly wonderful!"

IB: "Alice, your film, "Queen of Everything", currently has a 98% audience and critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and many are calling your performance t-"

AA: "Yes, Yes I know dear... Please keep that SACRED word out of your plaque filled teeth and let ME say the word in which they serenade me with... The word..."

"Timeless!"

AA: "Now please, continue your question interview boy, I have a limousine to catch! chop chop!"

IB: "Y-yes, Ms. Alice. Your fans, and the entire world frankly, want to know your next move! What's next for the Amazing Alice Aster?"

AA: "Well darling, I'm afraid the title of my movie spoiled the answer to this dotty little question, and that answer is everything! I want to do... Everything. I want to act, I want to sing, I want to dance, but first... I want to fight!"

*GASP*

IB: "---Ms. Alice, with all due respect, I don't know if fighting is the smartest venture to invest your precious time int-"

AA: "na-nah! I will not take disrespect from a boy such as you!"

Alice stands up from her seat in a hurry and flips her hair to further exagerate her anger. She stares out into the audience and sorts through the older men, the younger children, and the show staff, until her eyes land upon a single woman in the crowd. Alice makes direct eye with this woman, the only attention worthy woman within the crowd of hundreds.

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AA: "YOU!"

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The woman in the crowd questions herself, questions if Alice was actually speaking to her. The crowd around her began to bustle, with the men clamoring to be noticed, and the children jumping up and down with hopes of being pointed out by such a star.

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AA: "No no no! YOU! Yes darling, I'm speaking to you now, and only you!"

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Alice slliences the commotion by delicately raising her right hand, extending her pointer finger, and pinpointing with exact precision the location of the tip of the women's nose. Though a large distance separates them, Aster's demeanor and poise make the interaction feel personal and intimate.

AA: "Darling... I see you're alone tonight, why is that?"

The woman stutters, her nerves and anxiety spiking both at this exact second. Her bottom lip quivers, unable to spit out such an answer under so much pressure.

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AA: "No man to boss you around and tell you what you're good at... No kids to keep you distracted and grounded in reality... You, darling... Even though you may not grasp this phrase right now, you... You inspire me."

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*GASP*

AA: "I too, wish to be free from the whims society places on us! Every corner I take I see a man's opinion, and I'm quite honestly SICK OF IT! If a woman wants to get her hands dirty, kick some ass and slap around some teets, WHY SHOULD SHE BE DISCOURAGED!"

Alice's voice pierces through the crowd, collectively stunning the once rambunctious crowd. Through the hundreds of confused faces, the woman's was the only one dawning a smile. Through Alice's speech, the woman began to feel confident... With one deep breath, the woman prepares her voice and shouts a message so loud it beams through the audience and travels directly to Aster's ear.

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??: "SHE SHOULDN'T BE!"

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Upon hearing those simple three words, a smile blooms across Aster's face.

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AA: "Yes darling, Yes!"

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With one sudden motion, Alice steps forward, the heel of her right foot planting firmly on the edge of the stage. Her heel rests against the wooden barrier of the stage, while the front of her shoe hangs off the stage loomingly. Alice lifts her head up once more, locating the woman's face in the crowd. With a final nod, Alice lifts her left foot off the ground and let's herself fall off the stage!

*GASP*

Time seems to freeze as Alice began her descent, her lucious white gown flowing peacefully as the rushing air es through it. The crowd look on, some with shocked faces, others too stunned to change their blank faces, however, the woman was the only one to rush to action. She quickly thrusts her arms over the crowd barrier and cups her hands, catching the back of Alice's head within her hands, protecting it as the rest of Alice's body crashes to the floor, the only sound which came from the room within those crucial seconds.

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"One night to be confused..."

The entire crowd screams from confusion, worry, and even anger. All their mouths open, spilling with vitriol... All except for hers.

"One night to speed up truth..."

This mystery woman, thrust into the spotlight against her will. Her hands now bore the weight of Alice's head, her fingers softly embracing the platinum locks of the Hollywood star.

"We had a promise made..."

Alice opened her eyes, her mind fuzzy, enhanced by the beaming lights and intense screaming of the worried onlookers.

"Four hands and then away..."

Just then, her eyes focus. She recognizes the strands of blonde hair which brush past her face, the hands which protect the back of her head resemble the feeling of freshly fluffed pillows.

"Both under influence..."

Alice breathes heavily, her breath soft and delicate even in its heavy state. With one trembling hand, Alice reaches up and presses her palm against the back of the woman's hands, Alice's fingers slowly, gently caressing.

"We had divine scent..."

aa: "darling... please do tell me your name..."

"To know what to say..."

Alice's voice was barely over a whisper, yet, the two women understood each other perfectly through the surrounding chaos.

"Mind is a razorblade..."

cm: "it's Cailin... Cailin Murphy..."

"To call for hands of above, to lean on..."

A smile reforms on Aster's face, a wave of calmness washing over her in the form of the woman's trembling voice.

"Wouldn't be good enough, for me now..."

aa: "...what a pretty name..."

"To call for hands of above, to lean on..."

As the two stare into each other's eyes, security scrambles to Alice and lift her to her feet, causing Cailin to lose her hold of Alice. Even though the two were now separate and both standing, their eyes never left each other, their focus never departed.

"Wouldn't be good enough..."

AA: "WOMEN, ALL OVER THE WORLD, THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION! A CALL TO BE SOMETHING MORE!"

Alice's speech commands the attention of all in attendance, as well as the audience watching at home. Her piercing words keep Cailin's gaze solely focused on her, Cailin's pupils dilating as the intoxication of the moment fills her soul.

AA: "MY NAME IS ALICE ASTER... NOT ONLY AM I A STAR... NOT ONLY AM I AMAZING... ALICE ASTER IS A FIGHTER! VIVA LA REVOLUTION!!!"

Alice extends her arms upon the conclusion of her speech, soaking in the chaotic reaction of everyone around her.

As the audience clamors with chaos, security scoops up Alice in their arms and began to escort her to the backstage area. Her heels remain scattered on the concrete floor, security unaware of the missing shoes.

The reality of the situation hit Cailin Murphy with a sudden urgency. Quickly, she tried to follow Alice, but the combination of the bustling crowd and barrier prevented her from doing so. Desperately, Cailin places her waist on the barrier and reaches over it with an open hand, reaching out to Alice as she's being escorted.

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CM: "I'll be a fighter Alice, FOR YOU! I'LL FIGHT FOR YOU!"

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Alice turns her head, looking through the gaps between her security guards and locating Cailin's eyes. A smile breaks through her face as she extends her open hand in Cailin's direction.

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AA: "For me..."

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To Be Continued...

Episode Two, Coming Soon