How Penny Got Her Gadget Groove Back

*Vibes is practically slumped next to her coffee. Carmy walks in*

Carmy: I see you're working hard.

Vibes: Back off Carmy I've been through a psychic hell.

Carmy: OK...this may not be the best time...

Vibes: No, what's up?

Carmy: I...I'm worried about Penny.

Vibes: ugh.....why is it all happening at once

*Carmy sighs*

Carmy: It does feel like that, right?

*Vibes sips her coffee*

Vibes: I'll head over and have a chat.

Carm: thanks

*Vibes looks at Carmy*

Vibes: Why aren't you seeing her?

Carmy: I've got to do my rounds.

Vibes: But Van is...oh...

Carmy: It's nothing personal, just making sure he's okay.

Vibes: right....

*Carmy pauses*

Carmy: How about...?

Vibes: I'm fine, super dandy, thanks for asking.

Carm: vibes if you need a break just say

*Vibes smiles*

Vibes: It's okay, I'll have a chat with Penny, then I'll break.

Carm: alright then

*Vibes heads out to Penny's lab. But as she does so she hears sad music*

Vibes (thought): Okay, that literally doesn't sound good.

Vibes: penny? You in there?

Penny: No.

Vibes: OK you know you said that out loud, right?

Vibes: *walks in*

* She sees Penny, slumped down, her tech all wrecked*

Vibes: Pen, what happened? Did Mega Fox break in?

Penny: no. I did. Im done inventing

*Vibes looks shocked*

Vibes: But...you're an incredible inventor.

Penny: No I'm not. I'm a failure and my main project is a joke.

*Penny points to the wrecked protection suits*

Vibes: pen.....you...

* Penny glares at Vibes*

Penny: Don't.

Vibes: But...

Penny: I know everything you're going to say to me...

*Before Vibes says something, Penny looks at her*

Penny: ...including your "Who's the psychic here?" wisecrack.

Vibes: *flinches* im sorry

*Vibes sighs*

Vibes: Then you also know I'm not saying this to be a jerk and I just want to help?

Penny: i know...but im done failing.

*Vibes is shocked*

Vibes: But...

Penny: I think it's time for you to go.

Vibes: But Penny we need...

Penny: I SAID LEAVE ME ALONE!

Vibes: f...fine....just call when you want to talk *leaves*

*Vibes sighs*

Vibes (thought): Poor girl...

*As she sadly walks home, she doesn't notice Lilith grinning at her in the shadows*