AN: Keep in mind the monologues aren't intended to flow together, as they are random ideas for monologues that I've come up with for these characters. The first 4 were just different perspectives of one idea.
MONOLOGUE 5- LINNIE AND CASSIA COSMA
CASSIA
Grandpa Cosma? Can I ask you a question?
LINNIE
(in the kitchen, trying to make lunch) Yes of course, sweetheart. You can ask me anything.
CASSIA
Why are you always so…uh..so nice to people?
LINNIE
Hmm? Why wouldn't I be nice?
CASSIA
Yeah but you're like..overly nice. Like, the other day when you were at the store, you gave up some of your groceries to donate to the children's fund. I think you donated about $20, alongside the change you got back.
LINNIE
Well, the poor dears need to get treatment one way or another. I would want others helping me if you had gotten sick, sweetheart. And you know, I really didn't need most of that extra stuff anyways. What's wrong with helping others in need?
CASSIA
Well…nothing I guess. It's just you said something about looking forward to trying that pasta recipe you had found off the internet.
LINNIE
Well dear, I don't need it right away. I can wait. Those kids need help now, and what kind of person would I be if I didn't donate? Not to mention, the donation bin looked quite empty..I don't think anyone else has donated yet.
CASSIA
Well..I guess that makes sense..it's just that, it seems like you're always giving something up for other people. You hardly ever do anything for yourself. You even donated one of your organs to a children's hospital.
LINNIE
They probably needed it more than I did, sweetie. It's rare I get to leave Fairy World since I was denied the god parenting job, and I saw this commercial that was filming a child..lying in the hospital..crying and begging for someone to help him. I really just broke my heart seeing him at that state, and I don't shapeshift much anyways. That's why I gave up my fagiggly gland, dear. The organ itself isn't useful if you're not a godparent, but if you let it become infected, you can get seriously sick.
CASSIA
Wow…that's crazy. To think, grandma didn't like someone like you. Man, what an idiot.
LINNIE
Now now darling, we don't call people names, even if they are pretty bad..
CASSIA
Sorry Grandpa Cosma. I don't think that answers my question though. Like, I guess what I'm asking is..why do you let people treat you so bad? Like, why do you let people use you like that? Don't you think you deserve better?
LINNIE
To be honest with you honey, I'm not completely sure. It's always been second nature for me to be kind to someone, and sometimes, I start caring about someone without even thinking. I think it's more gut instinct for me to be kind. But..in a way..I am getting pretty tired of people stepping over me. I can be pretty sensitive you know.
CASSIA
(laughing slighty) Yeah no kidding..haha…oh..sorry. I was just kidding.
LINNIE
It's alright dear. I'm not the best at taking jokes anyways. I think I get that from Nora calling me names constantly and I can't tell whether someone is joking or is really trying to insult me.
CASSIA
Wouldn't it be cool if you stood up for yourself for once. You know, without completely losing your temper.
LINNIE
I-I-I'm so sorry Cassia. It was a mistake! I-I didn't mean to get so angry. I-I didn't mean to make you cry, sweetie!
CASSIA
But you meant every word, right?
LINNIE
Uhm..well..I guess so. Though I probably wouldn't hit Nora like I had threatened to earlier. She'd probably fry me up alive if I even dared.
CASSIA
Well..then I think it's time you started standing up for yourself a bit more. I think even just doing as little as saying no every once in a while would help you a bit.
LINNIE
Well..I really don't like it when Nora demands me to get her whiskey, even though she knows alcohol makes me extremely uncomfortable.
CASSIA
That's a start. Speaking of, where is she? I'm surprised the house is actually peaceful for once.
LINNIE
(a soft smile on his face) Well dear, after we took you to dinner and dropped you off, your grandma and I went to the police station and reported her. I think now they said something about her being in custody right now, so I don't think you'll have to worry about her for a while now.
CASSIA
Boy, that's good. I'm glad to hear. She's mean..like really mean. Why'd you even marry her if she treats you like that?
LINNIE
In all honestly, because I felt bad for her. She had just lost her first husband in a divorce, and she would often run to me for comfort, knowing fully well that I can't say no to her. And at the time, she wasn't as bad as she is today. At one point, I think she did love me, but after the accident with your father when he was a baby, all that love just flew out the window. She's very angry at me for what I did.
CASSIA
Yeah I know about what happened. Grandma Cosma wouldn't shut up about it when we all went to that bistro. I mean, you made a mistake, but it's in the past. Like..grow up..
LINNIE
(smiling proudly) Oh, if only I had your courage my dear…Oh, I think lunch is just about ready if you'll wash your hands for me please sweetheart. I'll get the table set up.