#goldfinchfreehold

"Well, like I said - I'm doing better. But... you aren't failing if you feel overwhelmed, or want to cut."

"Yeah?"

"You're remembering that it's a thing that helped, it's a tool. It's... just not a very good tool, and it hurts when it helps."

"Oh. I'm Pam by the way"

Hand offered. "Dagmar."

Pam takes her hand and shakes, though "God you're big"

A laugh. "Yeah."

"You must feel really cramped in here. Sorry. Can I get you a dr. pepper or mountain dew? I got coffee too"

"Ooo, Dr. Pepper."

"You want Dr. Pepper Zero, sugarless, or regular?" She says reaching into a short fridge

"Either is fine."

She hands over the regular "Have at."

Pam gets herself the other "I won't remember thsi will I ?It's.. kind of just a dream?"

"You'll remember bits."

"Hopefully, you'll remember you aren't alone."

"Hopefully" An ashamed look "Look, you don't owe me anything but could you.check on me? Now and then? If I ask, it's okay because my imaginary friend sent for yo uand .. I'm talking nonsense "

"Well, Fluttermew was very insistent."

"Listen, while this is still active, let me tell you some tricks I use when I have the urge."

Pam stops then says "Please"

Dagmar fills her in, and.. Pam listens. A butterfly winged cat curls up nearby. It's a good thing cats rule the world or NOTHING would get done

(End scene)