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(Open to Scott on center stage, looking to the left)
Scott
She should be here by now… Nevermind. I've got my board classed with some new red string, and made some new connections between the dots. Lee will surely fall for me when she sees these wonderful, straight lines. Oh man, I bet she’ll swoon!
(The phone buzzes, and Scott picks it up)
Scott
Hello?
Lee
Good morning, Scott
Scott
Ah, Lee, you look stunning!
Lee
You can’t see me
Scott
Well, you always do
Lee
Well, you're not the smartest
Scott
Anyway, what’s up?
Lee
I’m going to be late, so don’t wait up
Scott
Ok, how long- They hung up.
(Scott sighed)Red string (1)
I I remember when I used to fly. I was so successful that I never thought I’d fall. I made my life, I failed, I tried. Now my world feels so small. I loved so hard, and for what? Put all my cares aside. I studied and studied until I was only ignored!
Red string. It’s the logic behind it all. Red string. Forget how much it hurts to recall. Connect the dots, create some spots, and then life will go your way. Dread the day, embrace the night,it will be ok. So stay in the Incandescent light, and ask why.
I make my own bread and butter. I lift my own spirits high. Self isolation means nothing, because I've got a friend to stick by, and Lee would never leave me. Lee would never betray me. Lee’s the answer to all the crosswords that have always confused me.
Red string. It’s the logic behind my actions. Red string. My words are distractions. Connect all the rules and question all the facts. Do mules go to heaven? Is it the way I act? Are whales the victor in this game of cat and mouse?
The whales! The ones that live in the ocean deep. They're the answer to everything. And I know I sound nuts, and I know I’m not smart, but this purpose of mine is surely the part that I need to fulfill, that my whole body wills, that it begs me and begs me and begs-
Scott! Think with your head. Scott, take up your meds. Your’e not feeling sane. Scott, think for yourself, Scott learn for yourself, and don’t trust anyone else.
This goal to fulfill, it sustains all my will, slowly eating away at my brain. But I swear to myself, and whatever can see, that nothing can stop me, not fire, or rain.
And everything’s turning, everything’s twisting, the string is connecting to one central being. And I know I’m crazy, but you can’t call me lazy when you see it too.
A little red string. Lead the way. Lead me to the beast in the water. Tell me what I shall do. No, I'll figure out what I will do. Oh pig of the sea… I'll do what I will.
(Enter Lee)
Lee
Scott?
Scott
Lee! How are you doing?
(sees ring on Lee’s finger)
Woah, that’s a nice accessory
Lee
Oh, I got engaged
Scott
And I wasn’t the FIRST person you told?!
Lee
No. I don’t know you that well
Scott
Well, I’ve known you for three years, and I consider you my closest friend
Lee
Now that’s just sad
Scott
At least I’ve got things I’m passionate about
Lee
Oh yes, your conspiracy board. It looks like a teenager’s sad pinterest pins
Scott
Like you could do anything better