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Dream of Anger
Sometimes, even after besting your feelings, the past lingers on through dreams that piece memories together.
Not always cohesive, but still enough for one to dwell over hours after it's done. And Ishmael always remembers the same damn thing, everytime.
Ishmael
HEARSE
Why does this keep happening to me?
A void, much akin to the waves of the ocean. Bringing you down, falling into the abyss. She sees her hatred form once again with that same, sickening smile...and the same, sweet voice that shakes her to the core.
Ahab
Captain of the Pequod
Ishmael.
The call of her very name shouldn't be real, and isn't real. Ishmael feels angry.
Ishmael
HEARSE
I thought I could get over it. To leave you rotting away without a dream.
Ishmael
HEARSE
So why? Why is it that I still think of you and everything you've ever done?
Ahab
Captain of the Pequod
You ponder on the thought of your hatred. What a fool you are! Hahaha!
The laugh of her old captain's voice makes her grit her teeth, yet she comes closer and closer. For what reason? Dreams always bring a message.
Ahab
Captain of the Pequod
My dear Ishmael, no matter what you do, I will always have my name carved into your heart!
Ahab
Captain of the Pequod
And the sooner you accept this fact, the better. So come closer!
Ishmael clenches her fist. Another step, and another. Until they're facing each other.
Ishmael
HEARSE
I wanted to chart a path I could call my own. And I will continue that wish until I'm nothing but bones.
Ahab
Captain of the Pequod
But you are not awake to do that.
Ishmael
HEARSE
Yes, I'm not.
Ahab
Captain of the Pequod
Then, you already know what you want! Do it, then. Make sure everyone knows.
There is no one around but Ishmael and a dream. A chance to indulge, to take, to consume.
Ishmael
HEARSE
...I will.
Ishmael
HEARSE
Just this once.
As she has many times before.
Ahab
Captain of the Pequod
Tear me apart, my Ishmael. Tear me and feel the warmth.
This sinner has her own vices. The vision of wanting someone dead comes in a haze. When she wakes up in a cold sweat, she'll say it was ridiculous and walk it off.
But for now, Ishmael hugs her old captain, and closes her eyes.