Door Mouse (2022)

Hayley Law: Mouse

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• Mouse : It was a full pack of cigarettes sort of night. I don't know what possessed me. Who knows what possesses mad, compulsive people to perform mad, compulsive acts? I couldn't shake that feeling from this morning. Some self-destructive part of me was pulling me to dark, familiar streets. Into dark, familiar corners. To dark, familiar moons.

• Ugly : Did he hurt you?

  Mouse : Not more than I let him.

  Ugly : I'll never understand you.

  Mouse : You're probably right about that.

  Ugly : You're going to get yourself hurt. Like, not in a fun way. Actually hurt. This whole "willfully pursuing chaos" thing doesn't end well. You might not care, but I... I worry

  Mouse : I know you do, Ugly. Don't.

• Ugly : How did you find yourself in this serious situation, partner?

  Mouse : Oh, it happens how most things do, Ug. Series of small events that accumulate to the sum of your existence. On the small scale, let's say I got here by taking the bus.

  Ugly : Hm. And how are you getting home?

  Mouse : Same bus.

• Mouse : I never dream. But that night I did. If I was a superstitious person, I would have taken it as a sign. A marker of dread and foreboding omens. I remember feeling full of fear as I awoke that morning. A feeling that's supposed to fade as you leave your sleep, and return to your bed, your job, your coffee. Except that feeling wouldn't leave me. It would stay with me all that day into the next. Because some feelings you just can't shake.

• Mouse : You're a real stand-up guy, Ugly. I'd say it's the thing I like about you the least.

• Mama : Hey, Ugly. Take care of her, will you?

  Mouse : I don't need taking care of.

  Mama : Oh, honey, you're a tough nail. Most hammers would break trying to keep you down. You're a damn idiot if you think you don't need any help. Can't build a house with one tough nail.