[ lorna's expression only reflects minor surprise at what camille's just revealed, given that she's been in and out of forms of rehab herself. some were better intentioned than others, but all of them had had an effect. part of her wants to ask what it was for, but it's not her business and not relevant to them right now. ]
It's okay. Take a seat, I'll be back in a minute.
[ the phone is in the next room, by the kitchen. lorna makes sure the woman is (relatively) settled before going to it and dialing. camille can probably hear her, as it's not long before the call escalates into an argument with the officer on the other end. ]
- Look, I'm telling you that someone's messed with the candy in the neighborhood. I've just been poisoned, my neighbor just found a razor blade, multiple people are finding the same things, how is that not enough for you to get off your ass and come check things out? There are kids out here, someone's gonna get hurt -
[ there's more arguing before lorna slams the receiver down, stalking back into the living room. ]
They thought I was a prank caller. How does 'kids are being fed weapons and poison' sound like a goddamn prank to them?
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It's okay. Take a seat, I'll be back in a minute.
[ the phone is in the next room, by the kitchen. lorna makes sure the woman is (relatively) settled before going to it and dialing. camille can probably hear her, as it's not long before the call escalates into an argument with the officer on the other end. ]
- Look, I'm telling you that someone's messed with the candy in the neighborhood. I've just been poisoned, my neighbor just found a razor blade, multiple people are finding the same things, how is that not enough for you to get off your ass and come check things out? There are kids out here, someone's gonna get hurt -
[ there's more arguing before lorna slams the receiver down, stalking back into the living room. ]
They thought I was a prank caller. How does 'kids are being fed weapons and poison' sound like a goddamn prank to them?