https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-22.mp4 Jioni patted her knees as she returned to reality. She opened the latch to the van’s back doors. “It was nice seeing you. I’ll come back for more tea.” “Yeah, next time, I’ll charge you for it.” Hippie Girl relaxed into a smile. “By the way….” “Hm?” “What’s your real name?” Jioni asked as …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-21-1.mov The two sat there silently for a while. Hippie Girl picked up the note again, but Jioni took it from her and tossed it to the side. As the two sat without saying a word, it was often interrupted by the faint sound of chaos outside. Guns were going off, people were screaming, and …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-20.mp4 Hippie Girl rose into a smile. “A-and I’m sorry you had to see me like this. I swear I’m not crazy—I can tell you think I’m crazy by how you stare at me, butterfly.” “I don’t think you’re crazy,” Jioni said. Hippie Girl choked a teared laugh. “Really? Well, thanks. In a world full …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-19.mp4 “I spoke with the only good Agent in City Two: Derrin,” Hippie Girl said. “He said that he would help me find the bracelet.” “The only good Agent?” Jioni repeated. “Ok, more like he’s the only Agent that doesn’t want me dead.” Hippie Girl laughed uncomfortably. “Oh.” Jioni paused. “Ok, Derrin, huh? Yeah, that’s …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-18-1.mp4 “It’s not fair,” Hippie Girl whined. “When I find the person who did this, I will beat them up.” “When I find them, I’ll give them a stern talk about stealing,” Jioni chimed in. “And then I’ll beat them up.” She finished the rest of her tea and put the cup down. Hippie Girl …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-17-Frame-1.mov Dear Hipster Girl, I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going through tough times. I took your bracelet thingy. Hey, and don’t worry. I’ll pay you back with something much cooler and newer. As Jioni read the letter, but not out loud, she got the same chills down her spine, as if she jumped …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-16-1.mov Hippie Girl looked at the cup of tea, and her laughing gradually increased. “You’re so silly.” She then threw her head back. Drank all of its contents within two gulps and then continued laughing while sobbing. Hippie Girl still had snot dripping down her nose and eyes swollen with tears. She wiped her face. …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-15.mp4 “No, seriously, you made my day.” Hippie Girl plunged into a mope. “Oh?” Jioni replied. The sudden switch in emotions made the atmosphere of the van feel cold. A puzzled expression fell across Jioni’s face. “Yes,” Hippie Girl said. She mellowed down. Her face was back to normal, and her shoulders slumped. She twiddled …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-14-1.mp4 Her tea nearly tipped over, some already on the bed sheets—the hug lasted long—a firm one that soon became softer. Hippie Girl let go. She reached for the center console and gave Jioni a bag of dried leaves and flowers. Jioni stared at the bag, not knowing what to make of it. As she …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-13.mp4 “I’ll trade you the gold necklace for the sticker. Heck, I’ll even take the flannel off your hands. Can I have it, please, please, please?” Jioni’s shoulders concave with defeat at Hippie Girl’s hyperactive mannerisms: a fidgeting body, a red face, and a wide grin. Jioni pressed her body back further, a frown etched …
