Sensoria

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Let the gates be opened.

Let me see and let me hear.

Let my inmost being speak.

Let my force, my hand, be filled

with strength, courage, hope.

Hear me, show me.

Your servant is calling.

Your servant is listening respectfully.

Let the gates be opened

in heaven and on earth.

PRESENT TIME:

I'm alright. I've been busy

with moving and things.

I've hardly had time

to think about the idiot.

I'm starting to get back on my feet

again. Yes, me too, it's been ages.

That's okay, just come when you can.

I'm on my way there now.

Yes, I won't have time to go shopping

before you come. Love you, bye!

You have one new message.

Hi, it's me. I just wanted to check

if everything's okay.

Listen, don't ever call me again!

I want nothing more to do with you.

You're not interested in knowing how

I feel, you only care about yourself!

Don't ever call again,

you're the one who left us!

Hello?

- You must be the new tenant?

- Yes.

- Ullman. Elsa.

- Caroline. Menard.

- I just wanted to welcome you.

- Thank you!

That's how we do it here. Not so

many people move into this building.

- I hope you'll both enjoy living here.

- It's only me.

- Oh, I'm sorry, I just assumed...

- That's alright.

- Nice meeting you.

- Likewise!

Perhaps you should put your name on the

door. The landlord isn't very reliable.

Yes. Thank you!

Where did you get those?

- You must have left them in the lock.

- I see. Okay.

Steiner.

Johan Steiner.

- I live right above you.

- Okay.

That's good.

I think you should leave now.

Thank you.

- I'm terribly sorry, I didn't see.

- That's alright, I didn't see either.

But then I haven't done so

for the last two decades.

I'm Frank Mandel

and this little furry friend is Udo.

He doesn't bite, unless I ask him to.

Caroline...Menard.

I just moved in here.

You must be living in Vera Brandt's

old flat on the sixth floor then?

Yes, I suppose so.

- And you have a little child too?

- No. No husband, no children.

- Pardon me, I just assumed...

- That's alright.

- I have to get on here.

- Of course.

Come on, Udo!

Dammit... Ouch!

Oh, what the...

Hello! Mario's was closed

so I went with Lamberto's instead.

- Was that okay?

- Just what I need.

I bought Funghi as usual.

- Have you been crying?

- I'm just feeling a bit pathetic.

Sweetie...

That's the last thing you are.

You're one of the strongest, toughest

women I know. If not the strongest.

- Right now I just feel so...lonely.

- But you have so many around you.

Sure, people who like, add,

hashtag and do thumbs up.

- But no-one who really cares. But you.

- That's certainly not too bad, is it?

No, you're the best.

You must be joking!

Will the furniture come later?

- No.

- That sucks. He kept it all, did he?

Can we eat out of the carton?

I'm a bit short on plates.

Sure. If you have scissors,

we can skip the cutlery too.

Perfect!

- For you.

- Oh... Thank you!

- I don't know if I should drink...

- Liquid courage is just what you need.

- Let's sit down in the sofa.

- You have a sofa. Congratulations!

Yes, you're probably right.

- It's been so long since I met Linda.

- Yes.

She thought we were sisters. Remember

the drawings she made in pre-school?

She drew a huge nose on me

and enormous, green, curly hair.

I know I saved that drawing,

it must be lying somewhere at home.

Hungry?

That's enough for me.

- Look into the camera.

- Alright.

Like this?

- Look how strange this turned out.

- That's exactly how I feel.

All blurry. It's as if

I'm breaking up from the inside.

I feel so small

and lonesome and lost that I...

What a crappy year!

First it was mum and now all this.

At least you can be glad you're rid of

"he-who-must-not-be-named".

Yes. Although this wasn't exactly how I

thought everything would turn out.

- But then things seldom are.

- No.

I imagine my life like a jigsaw puzzle.

Some pieces don't fit together -

- some are badly constructed

and some are missing.

Whatever I do

the puzzle is never completed.

Maybe some pieces came from another

jigsaw puzzle and ended up in your box.

- That would explain "you-know-who".

- Defective life! I want a full refund.

- And start over again?

- No, I wouldn't have the energy.

That's the worst part. I'm too old.

- Oh, stop it. Too old for what?

- For a second chance.

To start a family.

It's just important that you don't hide

in the dark and get stuck in the past.

You should try to accept

what's happened and move on.

I know that you mean well

and I love you for it, really I do.

But I can't bare to talk more about

it now. I just want to forget it all.

And that's why, on the sixth day,

God created alcohol. Cheers!

You're probably right.

Whoops! Good thing

I'm doing my laundry tomorrow.

- I need to go to the bathroom.

- The light switch is inside.

It's so nice to be here,

it's been so busy at work.

Did I tell you that we looked at a

house outside town with a pool and all?

Linda will love it,

she'll be so surprised.

It's just the kind of house

we dreamed of when we were little.

We were going to get married,

meet prince Charming and...

Have they replaced

the plumbing here yet?

Plumbing, neighbours...

All is not perfect in this building.

It'll be fine. You just moved in,

everything will work out.

Sure...

I really have to get going now. Linda

has swimming practice in the morning.

That's alright.

- You know I'd have stayed if I could.

- Yes, I know.

I made a spare set of keys.

I'd feel safe if you'd keep them.

Of course I will.

And my phone. Thank you.

- Are you feeling alright now?

- Yes, I'm alright.

Sleep well. Make yourself

a cup of tea and then go to bed.

It'll get better.

- Love you! Thanks for this evening!

- Bye bye!

Oh, dammit!

You shouldn't be here.

Hello, it's Caroline. I can't answer

right now, please leave a message.

Eva from the psychiatric clinic

again. You missed your appointment -

- so please call the reception

and book a new one.

Unlucky in love,

lucky in laundry booking.

That's always something.

- Hello!

- Hello.

I'm terribly sorry.

I didn't mean to do that.

It was completely my fault.

I didn't mean to sneak up on you.

How are you getting on, dear?

Are you settling in?

I suppose so.

I don't feel quite at home yet,

but I'm sure I'll like it here.

Well...

Of course it always takes a bit getting

used to new sounds and smells...

Of course it does. Always.

Personally, I don't think I could ever

get used to a flat like yours.

- Is that so?

- Considering the tragic occurrences.

- I don't quite understand.

- Although they happened in the '80s.

Don't you worry about that, dear,

I'm just a superstitious old fool.

Well, clean the filter if you use

the dryer, and here is my set of rules.

- Of course.

- Goodbye.

Hello?

Hello...?

- Hello!

- You startled me!

Sorry, I didn't mean to.

- I'm Caroline, I just moved in here.

- I know, I saw the sign on the door.

- It was coming off so I put it back.

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