Tests

“Welcome to paradise,” Jane said as she led Vivian into what appeared to be an office. By now, all the other girls in the building had gathered here as well, and besides herself and Jane, they were now joined by four other women, three of whom were clearly in their teens still. The adult, a brown eyed brunette in her 40’s sat behind the desk, and it was clear by just looking at her that she was in charge.

“What… who… who are you guys,” Vivian finally stammered out.

“You must be Vivian,” the older woman said as she stood up from her desk. “Jane has told us so much about you.”

“Really?” Vivian asked as she shook the older woman’s hand, not thinking about the implications of this. “Err, I’m sorry, what is your name?”

“Oh, but of course. The name is Jaqueline. Jaqueline Fagin.” The woman smiled in such a way that just felt homely.

“You’re Jaqueline?” Vivian asked.

“Indeed. Why don’t we introduce ourselves. Jane your already know. On your right is Claire Davis,” Jaqueline said, pointing to a black teen with curly dark hair in a messy ponytail. “On your left is Janice Benson.” Janice was a thin brunette, only a inch shorter than Claire. “And next to me is my daughter Rose.” Rose was clearly Jaqueline’s daughter, with the same hair and eye color, and same general build.

“Hi everyone,” Vivian said aloud.

“Hey,” they all more or less replied.

“So what is it… that you guys actually do here?” There were some murmurs amoungst the others, but nothing Vivian could actually make out.

“Well—,” Jaqueline started to say.

The City Center

It had been a long time since Haley had just taken time to relax. Should she have taken this time? Probably not, but she was going to go crazy if she didn’t.

“Haley?” A voice called out.

The blonde blinked a few times as she was pulled out of her stupor. It was her friend from theater Becca Robinson. The short brunette had a concerned look on her face.

“Sorry, sorry… it’s just, it’s been a while since— well you know. You have no idea how much you are helping me right now.”

“Yeah, I bet. Glad I can help.”

“So…it’s uh… it’s been a while since I’ve done this. Where do you want to go.”

Becca rolled her eyes. “Seriously?” Haley simply stared at her friend. “Oh, your serious. Well then. Follow the master.”

Becca then gestured to Haley to follow her. As they began to move, they suddenly stopped. Everything had stopped, save for two individuals that is.