First Impressions

Scene One
A busy hospital corridor, Lily Crozzgrove is sat alone reading a book

Eliza: (Flumps down next to her and sighs) Hi!

Lily: (Looks up from her book, startled) Hello

Eliza: Hospitals are weird, aren't they? So many people... Can't find a Doctor to give me a hand!

Lily: I could call for a Doctor, if you like?

Eliza: (Snorts with laughter) It's alright, I don't mind waiting (awkward pause) So... What cha reading?

Lily: Oh, erm... Nothing really. You're going to wait here?

Eliza: Oh yeah! Don't worry (holds up her green scaley hand) This happened last time, they gave me these tablets, then I was right as rain! (Pauses) Why are you here?

Lily: (Grins a bit) Last time? What on earth did you do?!

Eliza: It was originally a new type of cat food for my cat, but Eurekaa started breathing funny again so I gave her some milk, the milk went in the solution, then BOOM! Lizard hand!

Lily: (Stares) Are you on meds?

Eliza: (Sighs) not anymore, well, not since a new nose started growing, but I won't bore you with my scars!

Lily: Maybe I should call a Nurse

Eliza: Don't bother (pause) This is so boring... I'm going home (gets up to leave)

Lily: Wait! Just... Don't. I've kind of been here for... Well, ages! You're crazy, but just... Don't go yet

Eliza: (Flumping down back next to her) But it's so boring! (Puase) Want to come with?

Lily: (Considering it) I can't just leave! The nurses will...

Eliza: Come on! Just for an hour or two, I swear I've got tablets at home for this hand anyway (pause) It'll be better than staying here

Lily: ... But... But they'll notice! I really shouldn't

Eliza: An hour, that's it. I'll show you my cat, she likes people

Lily: (Sighs) Oh what the hell! (Gets up and joins her)

Eliza: Brill! (Linking arms with her almost skipping down the corridor) Wait till you meet Eureka's kittens, they keep on glowing, it's great!

Lily: ... Did I mention you're crazy? I'm Lily by the way

Eliza: I'm Eliza. Crazy's better than boring, come on!