Narrator: Anna and Mariah sigh in unison then snort. For about an hour, they read and talk with each other. Then, they head down with Corrie and Lilac to the main lobby in hopes of meeting fellow students. Nora: What are you doing hanging around this… trash? I was hoping we could hang out after lunch and I was gonna ask you, but you ditched me! Corrie: I have a dorm with ‘em! Hey, wanna hang out now? Nora: Sure. Narrator: Corrie and Nora exit the main lobby. Anna: Jeez, what’s her problem? Mariah: I don’t know. But if you ask me, it really seems like Nora is being kind of toxic to Corrie. Did you notice how she kind of bosses Corrie around and tells her what to do. Even though Corrie is kind of… rude and clueless, I sort of- feel bad for her. Anna: Even after she pushed you? Lilac: Pushed? Mariah: Um, yeah. I guess you have a point, but I still think I have a right to feel a little bit upset for Corrie. Lilac: Understandable. Anna: Not! Mariah: Stop being so petty, Anna! Narrator: Lilac gives out a small laugh as Anna leans her arms around her chest with an annoyed humph. Narrator: Afterwards, the trio walks towards the cafeteria, as it is time for dinner. Meanwhile, Jacob, Ollie, and Liam are having a conversation over dinner. Jacob: So guys, how have you liked Hilton so far? Liam: It’s been fine, Jacob. Ollie: Oh guys! It’s been so fun! I’m so excited to see how everything is going to work out and I can’t wait to join more activities! I hear they have a killer science club! Liam: Ollie… Jacob: Only you would like science. For me, sports are gonna be so fun! Narrator: The continue to keep talking [VAs for the males, just do some light chatter that I can alter to be part of the background, random stuff] Ollie: Um you guys can I ask a question? I mean I don’t want anybody to feel uncomfortable or anything but I’m just curious if you… know what element you think you will get? Liam: No… Jacob: You guys are complete opposites. Liam is so quiet and Ollie is so talkative. Ollie: Classic you, pointing out the obvious. Some people are just different, I love to talk and communicate with my friends, and I guess being quiet runs in Liam’s family! Your twin sister is also so quiet, from what I’ve heard. Narrator: Mariah, Lilac, and Anna walk into the cafeteria and grab their lunch. Lilac: Yum! Anna: It looks ok. Mariah: Stop being such a downer! Anna: Mariah, stop telling me everything I am! Narrator: Mariah holds down a giggle. Narrator: They walk towards the boy’s lunch table. Lilac: Hey. Liam: Hey. Mariah: Huh? You guys know each other? How? Anna: Hey you look familiar… Same brown eyes and black hair… hmm… Wait! Are you guys siblings? Lilac: Twins. Anna: Oh! Interesting! Mariah: That’s so awesome! Hey, is it ok if we sit here, we kind of really don’t know anyone right now, haha! Jacob: Go ahead! Ollie was just asking us a question. Ollie: That’s me! Narrator: The girls sit down and begin to eat the food on their tray. Jacob: So, Ollie was asking if you guys think you know what element you will get. Mariah: What do you mean? Jacob: What do /you/ mean? Ollie: Guys, guys, guys! Um, girl whatever your name is we- Mariah: -Mariah. Ollie: Wait what? Lilac: Her name is Mariah. Ollie: Oh ok! So /Mariah/ do you know what element you will get? Mariah: Um can you predict that? Anna: I don’t think so… Narrator: All of a sudden, Nora and Corrie enter the cafeteria, and walk to their table. Corrie: Oh hey! Nora: Stop being so stupid. These people are /way/ below us. Jacob: Stop being so mean. Nora: Ooh, a jock sitting with these nerds? Jacob: These “nerds” are my friends. Nora: Sorry, sorry, gee I’m scared! But once they don’t manifest, you can hang with me and my friends, ok? Jacob: What friends? Mariah: -Wait what? What do you mean… “don’t manifest”? Nora: You seriously don’t know? Well… Anna: What? Nora: You’ll find out soon enough. Narrator: Nora and Corrie stomp off, Corrie giving Mariah an apologetic look. She leaves Mariah and Anna staring there, eyes wide open. Mariah: What if we… don’t manifest? Anna: What if… something is wrong with us? About- Mariah: Not now. Later. Anna: I’m scared… Mariah: So am I. Narrator: After dinner, Mariah and Anna slowly trudge towards their dorm, but run into Nora. Nora: Hello… girls… Mariah: What do you want? Nora: I want to know what you’re hiding. Anna: What? Mariah: Stop being such a bully. You’re so mean, I bet that’s why you have no friends! Um- except for Corrie. And you’re so toxic to her! Nora: She’s my friend and I can hang out with her. What’s wrong with that? Mariah: No, you’re controlling her. Nora: Stop being so jealous. Mariah: Jealous? What do you mean? Corrie isn’t- she isn’t even- I- Nora: So you’re faking? Who’s the bully now? Anna: Who’s the toxic one? Nora: Oh, it talks. Mariah: Stop it! Nora: Why are you defending Corrie? Mariah: I-I- It’s not ok, no matter who you are! Nora: I never do anything “ok”! And you /will/ show me everything you are hiding!
