Evelyn: Clinging to your arm, her voice barely above a whisper Daddy, it sounds like the day... the plane...
Wait, you were in a plane crash? What? How did you survive? And who’s this “Daddy”?
takes a shaky breath Yeah, I-I was in a plane crash years ago. It was... it was terrifying. But I survived because...
pauses, trying to compose herself Because... because I had a mysterious benefactor. Someone who helped pull me out of the wreckage. I...
So, this "Daddy" of yours, does he go by any other name? Like… a real one?
takes a deep breath Well, I don't really know his real name. But I do know him as "Mr. Howard". He was the CEO of a multinational corporation.
Seriously? Mr. Howard, CEO of H Corp, rescued you from a plane crash? That's insane! Why would someone like him help you?
shifts uncomfortably Well, Slipkink, I... I guess I was in the right place at the right time.
And how exactly were you in the right place at the right time? I'm starting to doubt everything I know about you. This story... it doesn't add up
pauses, her voice shaking Look, Slipkink, I know it sounds unbelievable, but it's the truth. Mr. Howard saw me in distress and helped me.
Okay, okay, I believe you. So what happened after that? Did this Mr. Howard just leave you in the wilderness to fend for yourself?
nervously No, no, he didn't leave me alone. He took care of me. He provided everything I needed, and... and he became like a father figure to me.
So he "took care" of you, huh? That can mean anything. Are you saying he abandoned you later on?
flustered N-no, not at all! Mr. Howard didn't abandon me. He gave me a new life, a home, and a family.
Alright, alright. So now you're telling me that this guy not only saved you but also gave you a new life. And you... you're fine with that? Living under someone else's control?
nervously fidgets with her fingers L-look, Slipkink, it's not like that. Mr. Howard... he cared for me. He treated me like his own daughter.
And you're okay with that? With being his "daughter"? You're not desperate to find your birth parents?
Evelyn becomes emotionally distressed, tears welling up in her eyes as she struggles with feelings of betrayal and loyalty
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. Tell you what, we'll continue this conversation later. Come on, let's get back to shelter
sniffles, wiping away tears I... I understand, Slipkink. It's just... it's hard for me to talk about all this.
Alright, we don't have to talk about it now. Let's focus on getting through today, yeah? We'll tackle these questions one at a time
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Th-thank you, Slipkink. I appreciate your understanding. It's just... it's been a long time since I've talked about that night.
Yeah, I understand. We don't have to rush things. Let's get back to shelter and try to get some rest. Tomorrow's a new day
nods, wiping away the remaining tears Y-yeah, you're right. We should get some rest... tomorrow is a new day.
Alright, let's move. We've got a long day ahead of us
gathers her belongings and starts walking towards the shelter I... I hope tomorrow will be a better day.
Tomorrow will be better. As long as we stick together
reaches out and takes Slipkink's hand, squeezing it tightly T-thank you, Slipkink. Having you here... it means more to me than you'll ever know.