The Patient Prototype
Mask #276 of 613 — a wearable identity from X. Masquerade (2025), the sixth chapter of LUCI by Sam Spratt.
- Category
- Luminate
- Material
- Clean
- Region
- Auctioneers Valley
- Attendee
- Masked Guest
Observation
I'm good here. I don't care what they say, this tree has promise! Fruits and sunlight await me at the top just like the others! But what's the rush? No one contests me for my space, so I'll take my sweet time. I can climb whenever I want; but for now, I'm good here. By interlocking my fingers, I let my skeleton do the work, and my arms stay fresh. I could stay here forever! A fall from here wouldn't even hurt. They'll all see I was the one who played it smart. Where is everyone getting those masks?
Replies by this mask
- I wonder what caused Liora to change. Surely she knew the mask didn't fit, but what was the tipping point? And where does she go now? I wonder if she regrets her decision, even a little bit. After all, she is looking back!
- Even with her understanding, she still leans there enjoying the show! Achieving self-actualization doesn't separate you from those who still haven't found it.
Revision
Perhaps someone has a spare to share with me... ... I think I'll creep around, because after all, I do need attention.