[color=6ecff6][u]Emily Dawson[/u][/color]

	Emily had nodded at Valerian's gratitude.
	
	Emily incorrectly describing her memory as poor was about to become more accurate. Whatever she experienced in those moments between the world they left behind and the one they entered would be lost to her. Her back straightened as she realised the difference. [color=6ecff6][i] "AAAH!"[/i][/color] She screamed, startled.

	Emily gasped.[color=6ecff6] "I, uh, I don't- I can't, we shouldn't- why are we-..."[/color] Her ramblings became utter nonsense.

	Emily's blue eyes widened as she turned around, taking in the sudden change of environment. Her mouth had fallen open. It was like Doctor Stanton's office, but different. Older and in ruin. They were alone, and they had been sucked through the portal into another place!

	Emily's hands began to shake, causing her to drop her sketchbook. [color=6ecff6]"Oh! Oh, no!"[/color] Thankfully it didn't land on a damp spot. She gathered it and, hands still shaking, managed to cram the sketchbook back into her purse. She was breathing heavily and on her knees. She struggled back to her feet and whirled around.

	[color=6ecff6]"...the other world, this other place? A pinhole camera can take pictures without a lense, as long as the original image has inverted colors. [i]Doors Everywhere.[/i]" [/color] She began speaking how she usually did.

	This was awful. This was strange. This was...phenomenal. Despite the adrenaline and the fear running through her veins, an uneasy smile spread across her lips. [color=6ecff6]"Inverted. It's real. It's real it's real it's real it's real. It's real!"[/color] She looked off towards the stairwell. [i]Don't Go. [/i]

	Emily turned around, her smile fading when she saw how sad Valerian was. [color=6ecff6]"Oh, Valerian. I'm sorry this happened to you."[/color] She said apologetically. Emily placed a trembling hand on her chest, feeling her own beating heart. She took a couple deep breathes, trying to calm down. The shaking stopped, most likely thanks to her medicine.

	Emily looked between Valerian in the mirror.[color=6ecff6] "Even if you restore it, the mirror c-can't see us anymore."[/color] She waved her hand in the mirror, demonstrating her lack of reflection. 

	"I think we're trapped until we find another doorway out. And b-besides, someone might need our help." Emily said, proving Valerian's assumption true. [color=6ecff6]"And besides besides...I don't want to leave just yet. I'm not just going to leave and pretend this never happened. Maybe Dr. Stanton would be disappointed in me but I want to see more." [/color] She admitted with a nervous giggle.

	Emily reached into her back pocket and check her flip phone. [color=6ecff6]"No connection."[/color] She snapped it shut. 

	[color=6ecff6]"But I definitely don't think we should split up. Two people can see each other, but one person can't see themself. If nobody sees you, then you might as well not even exist. But I also think trying to put this broken mirror back together is a no-go. It's broken glass, too, you might cut yourself, Valerian."[/color] Emily advised.

	The blonde girl reached into her purse and produced a little pink flashlight. [color=6ecff6]"I explore subway tunnels, abandoned buildings, and the city at night all the time."[/color] She said, flicking it on. The light, should it work, would be enough to guide their way. Certainly not the brightest bulb in the world, but a light was a light.

	[color=6ecff6]"Dark places have lots of secrets to hide. And this looks like the darkest place."[/color] Emily said, afraid and excited.