Story Review/Side Tales/Ollie

==Ollie==
Ollie hides behind a fabricated façade of arrogance and solitude. Look carefully, you will find the real him buried beneath the surface.
==Parts==
===A Taste of Worry===
Dialogue
Characters involved:
Utgard (In the hotel lobby)
(Asenath just finished checking in. On the way to her room, she spots a familiar figure in the corner.)
: Ollie?
: ... Hi, Asenath.
: It's really you!
: I just heard about you from Laura a couple of days ago, and here you are now, in Utgard!
: Huh?
: She's worried about you, you know?
: She knows you're still investigating the incident and wants to make sure you're safe.
: I'm a grown man. I can take care of myself.
: Tell her that yourself then. I'm sure she'd like to hear it from you firsthand.
: ...
: Another time, maybe. I've got to go.
(Ollie seems to remember something when he turns to leave, He looks at Asenath hesitantly.)
: You can talk to plants, right?
: Yes, why?
: Forget it... It's nothing, goodbye.
: ??
(Several days later)
: Over here, Asenath.
: Ollie! You... What happened? It looks like you haven't slept in days!
: Did you get into some kind of trouble?
: Yeah, I wanted to keep you out of it, but...
: Could you help me figure out what's wrong with Frosty?
: Frosty? Who's Frosty?
(To answer Asenath's question, Ollie produces a cactus. Asenath looks confused.)
: Frosty's my cactus. I named him because of his white spikes. He's a golden barrel cactus.
: I noticed he developed some brown spots a couple of days ago...
: The weather has been chilly these days. Maybe he was too cold so I moved him inside.
: But the brown spots keep getting bigger. I don't know what is causing this so...
: Is this why you haven't been sleeping well?
: Yes, I've had Frosty for a long time. He's never been like this before...
: Relax, it just looks like a fungal infection. Let me ask him to see how he feels.
: !
: Fungal infection? How? Is it serious?
(Asenath is already engaging Frosty in a conversation. She shushes Ollie with a gesture.)
(Ollie stays quiet for a second but can't help but ask another question.)
: How is he, Asenath? Is Frosty going to be okay?
: According to his symptoms, it is indeed a fungal infection.
: It could be caused by the rain or humidity.
: I took him out the other day...
: Don't blame yourself, Ollie. You brought him in just in time.
: I'll send over some medicine later. Just spray it on him, and he'll be fine in a few days.
: He says he's feeling okay. He's afraid you won't want to take him outside in the future.
(Ollie stares at Frosty and shakes his head.)
: I won't do that. I know golden barrel cacti are tough, that's why I like them.
: Plus, I like to take him everywhere I go. I'll never leave him behind.
: That's good to know. Frosty is happy to hear that too.
: Isn't it great that you heard from him though? Like Frosty's actual words.
: You couldn't wait to hear me tell you what he said, right...?
: ...
: I know what you're saying, Asenath.
: Whether or not I contact Laura is a family matter.
: Yeah, but Laura is also my friend. She deserves some peace of mind.
: ...
: Alright, I'll call her.
(Ollie collects Frosty and leaves. Hearing his answer, she smiles in satisfaction.)
: That's all I wanted.
===Night of Reunion===
Dialogue
Characters involved: Store Owner
===Her Friendship===
Dialogue
Characters involved: Anita