piece of writing

”This is so wonderful, goodness me…

Aren’t your stars clear now?

I am they! I am she! I am…

The far off cosmos, the flowers in the garden!

I am the nicest, sweetest—“

“I don’t get it. WHO are you, why do you look like me? Well, only a little bit like me…”

“It’s the schnoz isn’t it!! Tee hee!

Jazz, you walked into the Mirror Hall, and you got yourself a Mirror…

I am a part of you, I am your Reflection!”

They twirl their parasol. The bells jingle.

“I’m sorry, what? I don’t understand—I’m really confused in general, how do you know who I am? I think I kind of understand WHY you exist but not HOW.”

“Hee hee, Jazzy…I’ve been here as long as you’ve been in the city!

The lovely city, the Arrow-Folk have been analyzing, for this, their prototype attraction…

I am so glad you’re here, because I’m so…

Haha!! Excited to have a friend!!!”

The lizard stomps their foot.

“How are they analyzing me?! What?! What the hell does that mean?!”

“Oh goodness, please don’t shout…

I am you, you must remember…

I have the same feelings.”

“But you’re fucking, goofy and shit!!! I’m not a fucking fairytale!! I’m not a fucking…fuck…”

“Are you alright? Jazz?

I would give you some candy, if I could…”

They are collapsed on the ground, crying.

“I don’t want them…to know…”

“Oh, I’m so so sorry.

I’m so sorry, Jazz!

So many apologies…”

“Why is this always happening? Why is there always SOMETHING happening behind my back, fuuuuck…”

“Shush shush, breathe sweetheart.

You will be so perfectly fine…”

She leans down to the bottom of the digital mirror, pressing her hands against the screen.

“I love you, I am here for you.”

“I DON’T need—”

“You DO need, shining star.

You do need someone right now.

Such a big scary place, I will be your solace…

Though I know, you must leave soon.

Please, sit with me.

It will be alright.”