Sometimes I feel that I might be the only person with a consciousness, like a video-game protagonist, and the rest are computer-generated extras who have only a select few actions, such as ‘initiate meaningless conversation’ and ‘hug.
-- Tori (Part 1)

Importance: Tori is a depressed teenage girl who does not feel connected to anyone around her. This quote is important because it shows the impact her isolation has on the way she views the world.

The first thing I do when I get home from school is collapse on to my bed and turn on my laptop. This happens every single day. If I’m not at school, you can guarantee that my laptop will be somewhere within a two-meter radius of my heart. My laptop is my soulmate.
-- Tori (Part 1)

Importance: Technology plays a crucial role in Tori's life because it takes the place of real intimacy. This quote is important because it highlights how devoid...