[but even though it's common for someone like Slugger to be thrown away, she has a hunch that's not what happened. After all, she's run into many friends seeing a bad dream.]

You can't disappear. Even if you're a drone, you'll still be here. Besides, it's too early to just decide that. There is still a chance that things will turn out all right. Maybe they didn't even do that - it could be a misunderstanding. Everyone's struggling today. Give it some time.

[she lets go and takes a step back.]

And if they won't take you in, you can come with me.