Iran Deckard's Depression

Iran's struggle with despair and her attempts to find meaning in a desolate world.

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Morning Despair

The Scheduled Depression The Mood Organ Iran has scheduled a six-hour self-accusatory depression. She feels hopeless about everything. The Argument She calls Rick a murderer. She is bitter. The emptiness of the building haunts her. The Apathy She does not want to dial a better mood. The despair is familiar.

The Goat's Joy

A Moment of Happiness The Surprise Rick shows her the goat. She is overjoyed. She kisses him. The Fusion She wants to share the joy through the empathy box. She feels connected to everyone. The Hope For a moment, the depression lifts. She is grateful.

The Goat's Death

The Return of Despair The Discovery Iran finds the goat dead. She is heartbroken. She tells Rick when he returns. The Grief She feels responsible. The hope is gone. The depression returns. The Strain The marriage is strained. She does not know how to cope.

Caring for the Toad

A New Purpose The Electric Toad Rick brings home an electric toad. Iran decides to care for it. The Order She orders artificial flies. She will maintain the toad. It is a small act of love. The Acceptance She accepts the fake. Life goes on. The depression is not gone, but she has something to do.

morning of January 3

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next morning

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