Snake Skin

A mercurial exchange between two fictional characters who function as symbols.

Puma: Now that eight women have seen me cry, what am I supposed to do with my life?

Oren: Why don't you step into the zone?

Puma: The zone...which one?

Oren: You know, THE zone?

Puma: Oh...that one. Hmmm, I don't think I can do it, besides I may be seen again and I can't risk it.

Oren: No, you won't. Anyway, how's Luda?

Puma: Luda? Hmmm...she saw me. Yeah, she saw me.

Oren: Luda saw you?! Whoa, how did she react?

Puma: I don't know. She just kind of stared at me, smiled a bit and then gave me a hug and I felt bare and ashamed. I hated it.

Oren: Oh.

Puma: Yeah...I don't know. What do you think?

Oren: Luda?

Puma: Well kind of...everything.

Oren: I think you should do it. I think you should step in and see what its like. I did but I couldn't handle it but I know what it can do for you. I know. You will meet Luda again afterwards. I just know.

Puma: Really? You were in? Wow! I guess that really inspires me. When do you think I should step in?

Oren: I'd say as soon as possible. Don't wait to long because if you do, you'll never step in.

Puma: Ok. *glances at watch and looks off into the distance*