After everything was said and done at Hiro's place, her mom now has a "new job on the wheels" as she out it.
Meanwhile, Riley spent the rest of the day she had to memorise Eva's drafts for exhibition soon.
Eva sure shows promise... as a scavenger that is.
If ever there's a high danger zone like toxic waste or collapsing building, she'll be quickly deployed to help.
If she gains traction, maybe her purpose will expand.
She's also armed with a blaster and energy beam.
Nothing she didn't hear about.
With her newly granted life... she also has new responsibilities.
But all in due time.
Still some things are same... tech grows at rapid pace, which can also be terrifying.
Eva is just one of millions that come in future...
Many will come...
And naturally, ones far deadlier.
She doesn't yet remember all of incidents that happened in her past...future?... or previous lifetime.
But even a few are creepy with how some people behaved due to all the controversial technology.
'Nothing much I can do about that, can I?... hmm, or maybe? Have to discuss this with young Hamada later'
Other than that, she's not much alarmed...
On one hand, that's a good thing.
Stress is a silent killer, the one she already had plenty of.
It can be horrible...
If she didn't have her family with Jordan, especially after car accident...
'Alright, try to breathe...'
Inhale...
Exhale...
Inhale...
Exhale...
"Uhm Riley? Are you okay?"
She recognises her dad's voice, standing at the door.
Riley – I'm... calm, yeah. How's mom doing?
Bill A. – Well, she's been cooking and distributing here and there like on a race sooo... how about you? You look... tired?"
Riley – Happens when reading a lot of sketches... and over thinking at the end. But I get sleepy quicker if I'm not in adrenaline.
Bill – Ah, well little monkey. Now you know how me and colleagues feel at work.
Thinking of colleagues Riley wonders if some of her own like Nick are here... it'd be unfortunate if they are not.
Still she's certain that as a kid, she was whining and angry whenever he'd go to work.
One too many times.
She used to think he loved his job more than her...
Riley – Dad, listen... I know you do all of that for me. A lot for us. Thank you, and I'm sorry if I didn't understand that before...
Bill - ... Oh. That's... heh, well. I'm... I'm glad to hear that.
He kissed her forehead after which Riley smiled.
Then he sees Riley yawning.
Bill – Aha. And while we're at it, remember when to stop.
Riley – Sure just rereading two or more.
They sure taught Riley to be stubborn.
Bill – It's dark outside now. Look, sometimes I too prefer finishing all in one day... it isn't always working. There's always more work to do.
Riley looked outside her window, it IS pretty dark...
With police sirens in a distance.
Bill – Yep that goes for folks in blue too. If they're allowed to, that is.
Riley thinks 'I also need proper sleep...not to mention more memories'
Riley – Okay, guess enough for today.
Bill – Atta girl. Well, then I'll leave you to it.
Riley – Dad, before you go... will your company also be there?
Bill – Mine, Krei Tech, BNL, Inventor Co... and many more will come to see what you BRANG. I'm eager to see it.
Expectations.
Riley understands that too.
A desire to prove your usefulness.
Riley tells him "Have faith. Let's wait and see"
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Inside Riley's Head
"Have faith. Let's wait and see"
With each hour passing, a new construction is discovered.
In centre of room there was an object of glowing strings twirled together, inside of a holder. It seemed to be alive...
Love – Hearing her voice here. Awww.
Sadness – It's her sense of self. At least that's what it's called here on the picture.
New manuals are adding more to consider.
It's written that Riley's belief system is a combination of all the good and bad memories. A strong belief system is important to drive her emotions in right direction.
Sadness thinks 'Pretty much a guide'
Meanwhile, Anxiety tries using the console which didn't cooperate.
Anxiety – I don't understand. It's not working.
Fear – Madame, it's Riley. Sometimes she just... doesn't want to feel us.
Anxiety look shocked "Riley ...doesn't want me?"
His hand on her shoulder, reassuring
Fear – Right now yes. Sometimes me. Sometimes even Joy when... Uh you know it can get too silly.
Anxiety - ... Oh. So it happened before?
Disgust – Plenty , Riley is the decision centre... at least her brain is. We may advise her , give a good advice. Can't be forcing ourselves right?
Envy wasn't leaving Disgust's personal space.
Disgust – What am I gonna do with you little pixie... Where did those two gone off by the way?
Fear – Anger gone to the Vault. Joy to the Dream Productions. She said something about "extra hands" given that it's getting crowded here...
Anxiety – Just wait before others like Burnout, Philosophy, Gloom... Well, before they arrived from the Epiphany Bay.
Fear rubs his eyes as Shame tightened her grip
"I'm sorry if I'm taking space from you..."
Fear sighs.
Since there'll be a surge in family, might as well get familiar now.
Fear pats her hair
Feat- Hey I hear you. You don't wanna be a bother... but heed these words of wisdom : ALL. EMOTIONS. MATTER! YES INCLUDING YOU , EVEN THROUGH BITTERSWEET FAILURE! And I hope that's how it'll be ultimately.
Minute of weird silence passed.
Her grip loosens up a bit after that, though she still hugged him.
Love – Aww Fear, I could kiss you now
Love was sitting on a console playfully.
Anxiety – Love c'mon. It's not a toy... actually we should later call the mind workers , this console needs to be upgraded.
Disgust – Once you're done inspecting, can you tell me what this thing here is?
There was some sort of metal box on the wall.
Sadness – That's called an Oval Player, it's supposed to play and save music songs Riley likes... or can't get out of her head.
Fear – Huh, wonder where was it before when we listened Wisnae Wellies or "Remember Her lyrics"
Disgust – Still can't take that song out of back of my head. Okay, and this one here?
This one was near the window glass, it's looked like a communication device...
Sadness – That Uh... hmm, I'll check in a second.
Sadness had been seeing the new set of manuals with Embarrassment also reading some, although Embi didn't utter a word yet so far.
Fear – Well, we'll leave that to you then. Much to unpack and remember too. All in one night... oh boy.
Anxiety – Well then I might as well go and do my part quickly while I got time. I'll be right back soon.
Fear – Fine. Now... ah, Ms Nostalgia.
She seems to be busy massaging the purple slacker.
Disgust – Oi Red Ma, she already is hard lift off her booty and now she'll be as motionless as a bone.
Nostalgia – Poor Disgust. Don't you remember how we were called "Magic Hands"? Wouldn't you like to relax your body?
Disgust raised her eyebrow
As lazy as she was, Ennui utters "Old green is too sensitive for touches. Elle n'y peut rien"
Disgust eye twitch
"Excusez-moi? Nous verrons à ce sujet. Move aside. Let's see what those "magic hands can do"
Envy – O! O! Me too! Me too!
Looking at it all, Fear shrugs and sips his cup in amusement.
Fear – Heh, sure more fun to watch now.
Fear then looks at Anxi
Fear – Done already?
Anxiety – 13 bad scenarios... 7 of them avoidable.
Love – Our favourite number... other than 8. Gotta change our nickname/title on our blog.
Love is seen sitting on the console, watching the screen as Riley goes to sleep.
Love – Fear, do you at times wish to see her?
Fear, Anxiety and Shame exchange looks. "Meet Whom?"
Love – Riley, of course, you dum dum!
That sure grabbed attention.
Anxiety – That's impossible! Not! Who knows what could go wrong!? And even if so, extremely psychologically dangerous for Riley!
Shame – And we probably are unworthy. What if she won't like us at all? What if she'll be terrified of us? Or worse, even hate us and think she has no free will?
Love then grabs Shane by the hand , tightly like a climber would hold onto rope so they won't fall off cliff.
Love sniffed hard, signalling they just mucked up bad.
Love – RILEY. WOULD NEVER... SHE. WOULD. NEVER...
Anxiety and Shame didn't like the way her eyes darkened.
Anxiety – Hey hey, I didn't mean anything bad. I mean it!
Shame – I made her cry! I MADE HER CRY ! I'M THE WORST!
Fear head palms before composing himself.
Placing his cup on console, Fear lifted her up to his eye level.
He rubs off her tears.
Her facial expression was unexpected but familiar.
Love – It is too much to ask, is it...
Fear – Yes...
That answer was quick and direct.
It pained to hear that.
Fear – I once read "Love knows no bounds" and here you are. But I didn't say that because you it's a bad wish... but because I once wanted that too. All of us did. We just moved on.
That picked their interest.
Fear – Meeting that little girl I guarded, looked out for, watched scary movies with... But I just couldn't. A friendly advise, careful what you wish for...
Love looked a bit dejected before he makes her look up.
Fear – BUT... I may be wrong. I mean did I imagine, that I'd still be here? That you'd be here? After disintegrating into particles?
That feeling will certainly haunt him...
Fear – I really felt like it was over... Then I stopped feeling for what seemed like an eternity. Yet here we are. And I'm glad to see her life once more... If it's possible. Repeating, IF we'll find a way, then yeah we may see Riley. Just tame those expectations okay?
Love, for a moment, didn't answer...
Fear thinks 'Not to self, Love is quite sensitive. And if those dark eyes were of any indication... it may complicate things'
Love – Thanks... I'm sorry I made a scene...
Fear – Uh? Oh, no problem. Just take my words into consideration.
Love hugs him by his hand
Love – I will buddy!
Fear pats her hair which was quite soft.
Love didn't let go for a while, earning ire from Shame who tries separate through Love didn't let her.
Anxiety – Ooh, boy.
Sadness – Fear. I think I found it.
Fear – What? Found what?
Sadness – That communication device ... it's called Intercom. It's used mostly for a small-conscience-voice-talking... to Riley, that is.
At hearing that, Fear could feel Love ready to explode in Joy-like dance.
Fear thinks 'Boy o boy, what a road ahead... wait now that I think about it, Anxiety mentioned psychological dangers...'
Fear starts to feel worried again 'How long before Riley shows signs of psychological disorder?'
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At the Vault, Riley Land.
Anger – Aha, so here we are. Let's see what we got here.
Felt like he was visiting a mega prison.
Mind police – You sure sir? This Vault is for undesirable and unnecessary.
Anger – That's the least of our worries at the moment. Besides, anything can prove useful. Now, open it up!
Mind police do exactly that, pulling the level and opening the Vault.
At first, there was nothing but the dark... Been forever since anyone been here, if anyone's even was here at all.
Nobody's visible...
Or so it seems.
Anger rubs his moustache.
Anger – Alright, scaredy rabbits who are here. I'm here to hire you for a job at HQ. If you have anything to offer, I'm all ears.
There was no response for a minute or two.
But Anger was no longer someone easy to tick now. He'd wait longer if he has to. All better than going back empty-handed.
And that he did. Oh yes.
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LATER at Train of Thought
Joy – So?... how did it go?
Anger – Oh you'll see. Especially the Broccoli head... now say, how did it go at the Dream Productions?
Joy – Weeeel, they were shocked. Then panicking. Then shocked when I told them what happened. I did talk to head of Dream Productions, Jean. "You sure have explaining to do High Emotion" She said.
Anger – High Emotion? What an honour.
Joy – Ha, ha. At least they know now. I gave them suggestions on what to do next but they said they'll wait for orders from upper levels too.
Anger – Upper levels... ooouh! You know we never did meet folks working in the brain.
Joy – Yep, don't know about that but we should get going now.
They walk up to the train which was now larger than previous ones.
While following her... Anger could swear he saw her form glitching.
Anger – Huh? Joy you okay?
Joy – I... what? Yeah why?
Anger then sees 2 more hands around the area of her belly.
Anger then poked her there to check a few times.
Joy – Hey, heh hehehe hehey don't do that! It tickles hahaha!
Strange they were gone now...
She then picked him up in her arms, playfully.
Joy – Fooling around at your, Anger. C'mon we got a train to catch!
Anger thinks 'What was that just now?!'
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It'll be interesting to see Dream Productions soon. What more will I be given to add here? Well, we'll see. Now as for brain damage, hard to predict what'll happen individually.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE.