Case file

I love it when you call me

 by my name.

When you label me.

 

Like a doll sitting in 

the display. 

Read out my description.

 

Learn my characteristics.

Learn my name.

Call me by my name.

Go on, say it.

 

I love my name.

I've worked for my name.

I deserve to be rewarded.

 

I know you see me.

I know you know my name.

 

So go on.

Say my name.

Alana Conway

PA

15 years old

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    512,640 minutes,

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