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Post by observer on Feb 16, 2022 17:43:09 GMT -4
"Told you something was strange." Nakia said as the two of them hid while Lulu's mother walked by. Once the coast was clear the two made their way over to the house.
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Post by The Master of the World on Feb 16, 2022 17:44:53 GMT -4
They watched as Lulu was doing her homework for a bit before stretching. "Guess I should get a quick nap in before dinner. Oh...can't forget the tape." she said as she got out a tape player and earbuds. Putting them in her ears, she lied down and quickly fell fast asleep, allowing the two to quietly sneak in.
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Post by observer on Feb 16, 2022 17:48:27 GMT -4
"Things don't look that different from the last time we were in here. Even the tape player her aunt got her for Christmas is still here." Zaynah said. "Yeah, but this is the first time I've seen her listen to it." Nakia said. "No surprise. It came with no tapes, and tapes aren't exactly common anymore." Zaynah said, looking through the dresser drawers.
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Post by The Master of the World on Feb 16, 2022 17:50:45 GMT -4
"Yeah...but what is she listening to?" Nakia pondered as she took out one of the earbuds and gave it a listen. "You are upbeat and bubbly. Boys may want you but if you don't want them, don't let them have you. Always be prepared to let others know you are there." a voice on the tape said.
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Post by observer on Feb 16, 2022 17:52:28 GMT -4
"What the heck? Is this some kind of self-help tape?" Nakia said in confusion.
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Post by The Master of the World on Feb 16, 2022 17:54:15 GMT -4
"Okay...I found the box the tape came in." Zaynah said. "From the Best U Can Be Company?" she read.
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Post by observer on Feb 16, 2022 17:56:26 GMT -4
"Never heard of them." Nakia said. "Best to head home and see if they can be found online." Zaynah said, putting the case back where she found it.
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Post by The Master of the World on Feb 16, 2022 18:01:33 GMT -4
They two soon left as they headed to Zaynah's house and looked them up online. "Oh...here's an video." Zaynah said clicking on it. The video began with a man in a suit next to a depressed boy.
"Hey there, slugger. Why so glum?" he asked. "I'm naturally depressed all the time. But I can't just change my personality."
"Well...now you can!" the man said. "Hi, I'm Steve Right of the Best U Can Be Company. See...we create personality altering tapes to help you be the best you can be. We offer a variety of tapes. By picking from our online shop, a tape will be delivered within a week. Simply put the tape in a player, go to sleep, then the next morning, you'll be a whole new you!"
The next day, the boy was now spinning a football as girls fawned over him. "Wow...I'm a sports maniac now and I got more people loving me. Thanks Best U Can Be!" he said.
"We also offer downloads and videos. Each one for the price of just 4.99! So come on and be the Best U Can Be!" Steve said.
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Post by observer on Feb 16, 2022 18:05:53 GMT -4
"Not exactly expensive, which makes Lulu buying one easy enough." Zaynah said. "Yeah, but why would she? How did she even learn about them?" Nakia asked. "Don't know, but it looks like she wanted to give this 'new you' thing a try. Which means tomorrow I'm enjoying some shopping with her." Zaynah said, stretching her arms over her head.
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Post by The Master of the World on Feb 16, 2022 18:07:00 GMT -4
"Are we seriously not going to do anything about this?" Nakia asked.
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Post by observer on Feb 16, 2022 18:08:45 GMT -4
"Hey, I said I'd help you figure out what was going on. There is no evidence that someone forced this on her, so I'm keeping to the agreement we made." Zaynah said.
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Post by The Master of the World on Feb 16, 2022 18:13:28 GMT -4
"So girls day shopping tomorrow." Zaynah cheered.
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Post by observer on Feb 16, 2022 18:18:22 GMT -4
"What if her parents got it for her? Or played it while she was sleeping?" Nakia asked. "Please. Lulu might not have cared for the nickname her parents gave her, but since becoming a girl there has never been a single time where the two have been that much at odds. If anything, she's been closer to her mom even before recent events. Just accept that she wanted a change." Zaynah said. Nakia however couldn't take that as she stormed out. "There has to be some reason for her to have that tape...Maybe the company sent her a free one...or someone else snuck into her house...or...OOF!" Nakia said, not watching where she was going as she bumped into someone.
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Post by The Master of the World on Feb 16, 2022 18:19:45 GMT -4
"Are you all right?" they asked.
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Post by observer on Feb 16, 2022 18:21:18 GMT -4
"Fine...Sorry about that." Nakia said, looking up at the large woman she'd bumped into. "It's alright. I'm used to it." She said, helping Nakia to her feet.
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