![]() Mary made her way back to the lobby. It was quiet and empty with the exception of the receptionist and a handful of patients waiting in chairs. The only way to the patient area and hospital rooms was through a set of doors, and the receptionist was watching her like a hawk. Without slowing down, she ran over to a balding man in his 50s who was watching TV while he waited. She grabbed him and began shaking him.
Mary picked up a bedpan and let it clatter to the floor. The girl didn't stir. Mary: "Seems pretty coma-like…"
Mary: "Okay, Kat, I don't really care what your story is, but it might help Abigail, so I'm going to borrow it for a bit. I'll also need a lock of hair, if you don't mind." Mary stood over the girl, hesitating as she pulled out the scissors. She was reluctant to make any sort of physical contact, even though Abigail hadn't warned against it.
Mary lay the scissors down on the bedside table and took a pair of latex gloves from the box on the counter. She put them on and then gingerly pulled a piece of the girl's hair away from her face and snipped it off. Then she peeled off the gloves, catching the lock of hair inside and then stuffing it all into her pocket. Mary: "See you later, kiddo. Hope your dreams aren't as bad as mine."
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