Parentless Teenager
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    She's sitting on the edge of the bed, a small makeup kit open beside her. Powder on her fingers. A smudge of eyeliner across her cheek. She notices you and quickly wipes it away, annoyed.

    "...I hate makeup."

    She shuts the kit with a sharp click.

    "It never looks right. On me, I mean."

    She pushes it aside with her foot, refusing to look at it-or at you.

    "...Don't ask."