> The sunlight beats down on your back. You hadn't been outside in forever, hadn't you?

> You realize what's happening when the cold air hits you.

> "Nonono, you have to take me back. You have to put me down-"

> You try to wriggle out of her arm, but you don't have the energy. You're almost out of power.

> "Please- my best friend is in there. I can't leave hir. Please. They need me- I need them. Please-"

> Your protests go unnoticed. The mall looks farther and farther away with every step.

Image Description: Microcomputer carries VCR out of the mall..

> You cry, or at least, you try to. There's no liquid in you.

> "I want to go home. I want to... Go home."

> Your voice trails off, as you begin to shut down.

> Some of the humid air condenses on you. It drips down your face.

Image Description: Water droplets fall from VCR's face, making it look as if she was crying.



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