Thirst
Thevoiceer for Eon
EON
(Electronic Observing Network) is omnipresent. Think Alexa or Siri’s great great great grandaughter or son. It is asked to fetch information, control air temperature and amuse children. Should have a steady and smooth voice.
EON
It’s your turn to move Karn.
KARN
I know Eon. The game told me.
EON
It’s been your turn a while.
KARN
Thanks for the reminder
EON
Why do you draw that doodle over and over again?
KARN
I don’t know Eon.
EON
Why do you like to use actual paper instead of your pad?
KARN
Are you trying to distract me Eon?
EON
No. I’m curious about your preferences. Less than 3% of humans use paper. Am I distracting you?
KARN
Yes.
EON
Good.
Beat.
EON
So why do you like pencil and-
KARN
I don’t know EON.
Karn’s possible moves are now turning into an elaborate doodle, not related to the game.
EON
You’re not even paying attention to the game you’re just drawing that doodle.
KARN
It’s not a doodle, it’s my symbol. I like to draw on paper because I love the feeling.
Her doodle becomes more intense.
EON
And?
KARN
It’s permanent. I know where my drawings are.
EON
Everyone here knows where they are, you put your symbol all over the walls.
KARN
If I draw on a pad I don’t know where it goes, it could disappear.
EON
That’s not true. I would never delete one of your drawings. You should stop drawing that doodle and make your move.
KARN
It’s not a doodle it’s my symbol. Fine. Here.
Karn moves.
EON
Poor move Karn. You shouldn’t have let me distract you.
