One of Us Page #3

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alone, afraid...

Strangers in a strange land.

But then, we found each other,

and now, we're one.

You'll be bunking with Luna.

I know it's a little cramped,

but there will be more space

once we build the bunkhouse.

No, it's great. Thank you.

You're lucky we even have space.

This bed just opened up.

Whose was it?

Her name was ceres.

"Was"?

She renounced her new name.

The average snake

will shed its skin

two to four times per year.

Some people will

go their entire lives

without doing it once.

Unfortunately,

ceres wasn't ready

to embrace her new self.

How come?

This lifestyle

isn't for everyone.

We're a nation of addicts--

opioids, social media,

the white noise of a bar

on a Friday night.

Some people would rather

be dependent than free.

Voluntary slavery.

So, what happened to her?

"Happened"? You mean

where is she?

Where does anyone ever go?

Away.

Here. Take this.

There's gonna be

a lot to take in,

but I promise you

it's all for a good reason.

A big part of this community

is shedding the things

we don't need.

I'll do whatever it takes.

You can set it down and leave.

Thank you.

What's this?

I'm sorry to say

that most of the girls

who end up here

show up with bruises.

Whoever did this to you

will never touch you again.

This is a place of healing.

Arnica is an herb that

will reduce the swelling

and heal the eye muscles

as well as any other tissue

that may have been damaged.

That's better.

I'll let you get some rest.

It's been quite a day.

Hey, Brent.

Thank you... for everything.

It's been my pleasure.

Oh! Before I leave...

I'm gonna need your phone.

I know. Why don't I just

take your arm, right?

But trust me.

It's for your own good.

Technology is

the enemy out here.

You must be really worried

to bother calling me.

Why does she do this?

I mean, at least

send a text, something.

I'm sure she's fine.

She just needs to get

the lay of the land

before she can reach out.

I don't have

a good feeling about this.

You always do.

At least, you used to.

I know. It's just

we parted on bad terms,

and I just don't want...

Promise you'll call

the second she reaches out.

I promise.

You're not gonna let Mel know

that I checked in on her, right?

Why start now?

We'll talk soon. Hang in there.

Thank you, Gavin.

Hey.

So, what does

a girl do around here

for fun after dinner?

Sleep.

Are you serious?

It can't even be 9:00 yet.

We get up at dawn.

Days are long.

Get used to it.

Do you want me to leave?

You have no idea.

Look, I know I'm kind of

invading your space here,

- but that doesn't mean

we have to hate each other.

Were you close with the girl

before me, ceres?

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