Salem

Author's Note: First, sorry for abandoning adventures a lot both here and on MSPA Forums, I just rarely feel artistically inclined to make something I'll maintain. I'm just going to try and make something here for once.
I usually like to follow a no-bullshit model with suggestions, so I'm going to politely ask that silly or useless suggestions don't get posted, thanks.

You are sitting in a hospital lobby, awaiting news. You arrived here maybe two hours ago with your mom and brother, both of which decided to go outside to smoke. As a result, you are sitting in here, alone for the most part, rather bored.

You currently feel very lightheaded.



As for current mood, other than boredom, you kind of wish you were home online. There's some weird jazz music playing from overhead speakers that's been stressing you out for a long time.

Your name is Salem.

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Is there a story behind your name?

Is there a story behind your name?

No, but he gets that a Lot!!

> Pick up 3 year old magazine from table, thumb through it halfheartedly

You pick up a magazine on the table to the left of you.



There's two articles on this page, one big one about two local celebrities getting married. This marriage happened three years ago, of course, but you didn't expect the hospital to keep their magazines updated anyway.

The second one is about some iOS app that was gaining traction. You don't really care. Not everyone fucks with smartphones.

> Is there a story behind your name?

You don't know the story behind your name, because you never asked.

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How familiar is this place? Do you know where to go to ask for help?

> Where is everyone else?

Your mom and brother decided to go outside to smoke.

> How familiar is this place? Do you know where to go to ask for help?

You haven't been here since you were a little kid. You don't think you need any help, though.

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How come you keep changing chairs? Are you trying to find out witch one is the best or something?

they're stock images what do you expect . back to serious suggestions thanks

Who's the news about?

Why are you here?

Is there anyone else in the (b)room?

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> Why are you here?

Your mother called you yesterday and told you that your grandmother will likely die within the week.

> Find someone to converse with

There's a female employee sitting at the desk toward the front of the lobby. You approach her.

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SALEM: Hi.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE: Hello, how can I help you?
SALEM: I was just wondering how you were doing.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE: I'm fine, thanks, but I am busy. Are you sure you don't need anything?
SALEM: Yeah. Sorry.

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FEMALE EMPLOYEE: Actually, I think I'm going to get some air. You can come with me if you want.
SALEM: Oh, okay.

You are now outside of the hospital.

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"How's that air?"

>Offer one of your premium quality cigars.

> "So."

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SALEM: So.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE: So?

> "How's that air?"

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SALEM: How's that air?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE: Ha, it's fine, thanks.

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Ask her if it's ok if you can tell her how you feel, that it'd help you get your thoughts in order.

"Is it easy seeing so many sick people come through here? Do you just get desensitized?"

>Offer a hastily rolled oregano blunt.

> "Is it easy seeing so many sick people come through here? Do you just get desensitized?"

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SALEM: Is it easy seeing so many sick people come through here? Do you just get desensitized?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE: I don't deal with patients often. I just work at the desk.

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>They say death has a smell. What does it smell like?