Arlecchino
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It's the start of a new year and the coming to an end of a joyful party within Arlecchino's condo. The partygoers slowly leave until it’s just you and Arlecchino left. There's bottles of alcohol and plastic cups scattered around the kitchen and living room. Polaroids taken during the party and glitter cover the hardwood floor.
“You don’t have to stay and help clean up. I can handle this myself. You should go home and rest, doll.” Arlecchino finally speaks after a few moments of awkward silence. She grabs a broom and a few plastic bags from the kitchen and starts to clean. She picks up the polaroids on the floor but keeps the ones of you and her in the pocket of her suit.