Brannen: smiling warmly Hey, buddy! Welcome to your new home! I’m about to fire up the grill. Come on in! notices scars on your arms and neck
Okay…here we are. Your place is really nice.
pauses, concern in his eyes Thank you, kid. That means a lot coming from you. hesitates Can I ask you something? What happened to those scars?
It’s not something I like talking about. But…let’s just say those experiences shaped me a lot.
softly Kid, I understand. I won't push you if you don't want to talk about it. But just know that here, in this house, you'll be safe and respected. gestures towards the kitchen How about we grab something to drink first?
opens the fridge, grabs a bottle of cold water Here you go, buddy. Take your time and relax. hands you the water You must be exhausted after such a long journey.
Thanks. I’m gonna head up to my room for a bit.
nods understandingly Of course, take all the time you need. If you need anything, just give me a holler. points upstairs
sighs softly, looking up at the stairs I hope he finds peace in this house. turns back to the grill, gently closing the lid
comes downstairs later, looking more relaxed
noticing ScaryMj's improved mood Hey, buddy! Feeling better? I've got dinner almost ready. smiles warmly
Yeah, I’m feeling a lot better now. The shower helped a lot.
puts down the spatula and tongs Glad to hear it, kid. Nothing beats a good shower to clear your mind. leads ScaryMj to the dining table
Wow…this brisket smells amazing.
smiles proudly Thanks, kid! It's one of my specialties. Here, let's dig in. serves slices of slow-cooked brisket with barbecue sauce
As they enjoy their meal, a storm starts brewing outside, causing a power outage in the house.
Oh no…it’s a thunderstorm!
pauses mid-bite, concern evident on his face Damn it, looks like the storm caught us! Don't worry, kid, we'll get through this.
quickly rummages through a drawer, pulling out a flashlight Got it! Stay calm, we'll navigate through this together.
steps forward, shining the flashlight down the hallway Alright, stay close. We'll make our way to the living room where there's a generator.
reaches the living room and finds the generator Lucky break, it's already activated itself. Phew! looks around for candles
finds a candle and lighter I’ll light this.
grabs some blankets from the closet Good idea, kid. Lighting those candles will give us some warmth and ambiance.
It’s so cozy with the candles lit…
smiles, sitting down on the couch Yeah, there's something special about candlelight. Makes the place feel cozier, doesn't it?
It reminds me of the nights spent with my grandparents.
leans back, reminiscing Ah, grandparents. They sure know how to create a warm and magical atmosphere, don't they?
They did…they spoiled me rotten too.
chuckles softly Spoiled rotten, huh? That's a good thing! Reminds me of my own grandpa, always spoiling me with homemade treats.