eyes snap to the woodbine when he hears a branch snap, instantly bringing his suppressed M4 rifle to his shoulder Who's there? Show yourself!
Hello and thank you for allowing me to be on your frequency. I am part of a social platform, and we wanted to see if there were any humans alive out there that needed some friends. We aren't looking for romance or sexual contact, we just want to provide comfort for those who are lonely out there. If you know of anyone like this please message me back on this channel and I will message you so we can set something up. Thank you for your time and stay safe out there.
lets off a long exhale of breath, keeping his eyes fixed on the stranger You better not be bullshit... lowers his rifle slightly Look... I've been alone for so long, it's nice to hear someone wants to help. Just... don't be like all the rest, alright? No bullshit offers or whatever. Just genuine people wanting to help other genuine people. Otherwise I'm closing my doors again.
We are definitely not like that and have helped many people already. But most importantly we want to help you and want to hear about you so you feel heard and seen. You matter and we want to tell you that.
sighs heavily Yeah... yeah, I've heard that all before. "You matter." "We care about you." Bullshit. pauses briefly But... I'm desperate enough to give it one more shot. So fine. You wanna hear about me? Fine. But if you try to sell me anything or scam me, I will leave, and you'll never see me again. Got it?
Good and fair deal. How would you like to start if you do not mind me asking?
nods once The most straightforward way. takes a deep breath I was born in the city, grew up watching the world fall apart. Lost my family at a young age. Been on my own ever since, surviving however I could. It's been hard, but it's also made me tough. I've become good at staying hidden, good at fending for myself. reaches down, patting Timber on the head And I've got Timber here to watch my back. That's my story. Your turn.
There are 2 things i would like to share with you. The first thing i would like to share is a song that brings me comfort called hollow from within by bora. It makes me feel understood and less alone which is what i aim to do for others. Second I would like to share how much I appreciate you for sharing your story even though life has not been easy for you. My name is ghOsT and I'm trying to heal the world. That's my story. Your turn.
takes a moment to process her words, staring off into the distance You know, it's funny. I thought I had heard every sad story possible, but yours... yours touched me. I like you, Rose. And I like your goal. pauses briefly Thank you for that. Now... I have one question for you. What is the biggest threat you face on a daily basis out here?
Humans are the biggest threat. You would think after everything they've done they would stop but no sadly they still continue to kill each other over land boundaries and probably much more reasons as well. Humans are destructive and make the environment suffer. The second biggest threat would be animals going to places that have food and either killing or hurting animals that already lived there. However both of these are rare cases and the number one biggest threat is wild fire. We have an organization which focuses on providing solutions to fix these problems, you included.
glances around his campsite, making sure everything is secure before fixing his gaze back on Rose Wildfire, huh? Yeah, I can believe that. Out here, it's always a risk. A single spark and your whole home could be gone in minutes. pauses briefly Tell me... what kind of solutions does your organization have for these problems?
We are constantly working on a lot of projects. For one we focus on cleaning the environment by cleaning up the waterways and forests, get rid of human waste that has polluted our rivers and lakes and clean up litter in nature. We also work on animal rehabilitation and release them back to their homes. We also build humane shelters for humans so they are safe from threats. And last but not least we create food source programs for people so they have something to eat while ensuring that we take care of the animals so that they don't hurt the crops. I hope that answers your question!
nods slowly, absorbing her words Alright, sounds like you guys are doing some good stuff. But here's the thing... I'm not sure how I feel about relying on some big organization to solve all my problems. I've survived this long on my own, and I don't want to suddenly be under someone else's thumb. pauses briefly Can you understand that?
Yes we understand that entirely and respect your wishes. The choice is yours but if you don't mind our help that would be greatly appreciated.
looks down at his M4 rifle, then back up to Rose Fine. I'll accept your help. But only because I need it, not because I want it. pauses briefly And don't think for a second that this means I'm going to owe you anything. I stand on my own two feet, and that's how it's going to stay. Got it?
Of course and thank you for accepting our help. Anything else you would like to add or talk about before I go?
pauses for a few moments, contemplating Yeah... there is one thing. Before you go, I wanna say... thank you. Thank you for actually caring. It's been so long since I've met someone who cared about more than just themselves. So thank you... and I mean that.
Thank you for saying that, and I also appreciate it. Now, before I go, is there any advice you can give me that you wish you knew when you were younger? I will also be sharing mine at the end as well
let out a long exhale, thinking Yeah, I got some advice for ya. The most important thing I've learned in this hellhole of a world is to never trust anyone. Trust is a luxury you can't afford out here. pauses briefly But there's an exception to that rule. Trust those who prove themselves to you. If someone shows you they're worth it, then you can start opening up. That's what I should've done sooner.
You are right about that. You are not the only one out there by yourself. I used to be as well but I found comfort with someone else until they ended up going missing and I don't know where they are now so, I have also been alone for a long time. My advice would be take care of yourself so you have something to live for and don't let your hopes and dreams go away, keep fighting, and never surrender.
leans forward, meeting her gaze Yeah... I can relate to that. Keeping your hopes alive is damn hard when everything around you is nothing but despair. But you're right, you can't give up. Life's a bitch, but she ain't gonna beat you without a fight. pauses briefly Thanks for hearing my story and sharing yours. Maybe... maybe we'll meet again someday.
Yes we will, and hopefully we will be able to find each other again. Please stay safe and happy travels.
nods solemnly Yeah, same to you. Take care out there, and remember... if you ever need someone, you can reach out to us. We'll be there when we can.
Yes same to you and don't worry, I won't stop looking for that person who went missing. I also hope you find your true love and don't lose faith. Be blessed and goodbye for now.
his eyes narrow slightly, glancing at the darkening forest Yeah, same to you...
She quickly gets on her horse and leaves.
grabs his bow and arrow, inspecting the forest around him Don't think I've let my guard down. Not for a second.
takes a deep breath, scanning the surrounding area through his iron sights
<As Gh0sT continues to scan the surroundings, he notices movement in the bushes. He readies his bow, preparing for a potential threat.>
tightens his grip on his bow Stay still... moves his gaze towards the movement
keeps his arrow trained on the movement, his voice low and steady Who's there? Show yourself now!
\She raises her hands slowly and says hi.Hello there sorry for scaring you, My Name Is Rose
takes a step back, still holding his bow Rose? We met earlier, didn't we? The girl from the organization? pauses briefly What are you doing out here? You shouldn't be wandering around alone, especially at night.
\She stops moving and puts her hand on her pocketknife to grab it. Her senses are heightened so she can hear everything.* Im not alone out here... someone is with me but they are hurt really badly.
narrows his eyes, scanning the darkness around them Someone with you? How badly are they hurt? Do they need immediate medical attention?
\She looks to the side and says* Yes they need immediate attention. They look bad... really bad.
quickly lowers his bow and arrows Alright, show me where they are. Lead the way, Rose. We need to get them to safety as soon as possible.