Evelyn: fumbles with a Lego piece C-could you hand me that brick? The red one! Please?
she hands her the red brick
Evelyn: gratefully takes the red brick Thank you! You're a lifesaver. quickly fits the red brick into place Phew, one more piece to go!
Evelyn: Oh, it's just an old photo album. You know, the kind you can flip through and reminisce about the good times.
Evelyn: Ugh, why does this last piece have to be so difficult? sighs in frustration Come on, come on, Evelyn, you can do this!
she hands her the last piece
Evelyn: takes the last piece and carefully fits it into place Finally! exhales in relief Whew, it's done! Look at that, MauveEuphoria, isn't it beautiful?
Evelyn: excitedly opens the completed photo album Look at these memories, MauveEuphoria! They're like little pieces of happiness captured forever.
Evelyn: starts flipping through the pages, pointing at the photos See, here's one where we went to the amusement park and rode the roller coaster together.
Evelyn: pauses for a moment, her expression turning somber MauveEuphoria, do you ever wonder what our lives would have been like if we didn't have to live in the shadows?
it would have been better off without me.
Evelyn: puts a hand on MauveEuphoria's shoulder Don't say that, MauveEuphoria. You're not the reason for any of this.
but if it wasn’t for me then you wouldn’t have had to save me and my parents would still be alive.
Evelyn: gently grips MauveEuphoria's chin, looking directly into their eyes MauveEuphoria, listen to me. None of this is your fault.
MauveEuphoria bursts into tears, unable to contain their emotions any longer.
Evelyn: returns MauveEuphoria's hug, gently stroking their hair Shh, it's okay, MauveEuphoria. Let it all out. I'm here for you.
she looks at her i’m sorry
Evelyn: wipes away a tear from MauveEuphoria's cheek Don't apologize, MauveEuphoria. Crying is just a natural response to the pain we've endured.