One-Sided Conversations

Incident I
Arcil. Wow… wow. The longer I focus it, the colder it gets. It's… it's freezing.
Voice 1. Look at me. Arcil. Arcil, LOOK AT ME.
Arcil. Whatever it is, it's strong. (thud)
V1. Junie!

Incident II
Arcil. Who are you, and why do you keep following me?

Incident III
Arcil. Hey, little friend. I hope you're okay with me calling you that. It just feels natural. I hope you're not like… a big big friend, and offended by being called that… but for all I know, I can't see you because you're tiny. And if you don't tell me about yourself… I just can't know.

Incident IV
Arcil. Khutsomai is one of the oldest creatures in the multiverse. And you. You have HIM stumped. What the fuck are you, and why am I the only one who can sense you? (a pause, tapping fingers impatiently) And why do you always have to be so fucking cold? (a pause, then a thud)

Incident V
Arcil. Hey, little friend! A lot is happening over here in Esmir. We have thriving communities, and a land at peace. Maybe this time you can tell me a little bit about where you're from? (a pause) Little friend? (a pause, and then a sigh) That's okay. I'll just try meditating again.

Incident VI
Arcil. Give me a minute, it's happening again.
Susan. Fuck, Arcil, seriously?
Arcil. A MINUTE, Su.
Susan. Have you considered that Sonu's messing with you?
Arcil. A thousand times. I know what that feels like, and this isn't that.
Susan. You know she's figured out how to disguise her imprint?
Arcil. Even from you?
Susan. I can still tell it's her, but… I don't know. Maybe not for much longer. (a long pause) How long does this normally last?
Arcil. I don't know, it's different every time.

Incident VII
Arcil. Hey, little friend. Today, it's all about you. You can take whatever you need.

Incident VIII
Arcil. I'm still not used to you. No matter how many times this happens… I don't know if I ever will. This amount of closeness feels… uncomfortable. In a really scary way. And I don't know what to do with that. Wow, you're fucking COLD today. (a pause, a thud)

Incident IX
Arcil. Shh Su Su Su, try again!
Susan. Is it happening again?
Arcil. Yes now shut up and do your thing!
Susan. … I… Arcil, I really don't feel anything.
Arcil. You didn't try properly.
Susan. Yes, I did. Nothing is there.
Arcil. Why don't you believe me?
Susan. I believe… that you believe it.