Peeking out from behind a dumpster, fidgeting H-hey... You c-come here often? It's... kinda lonely.
this is my first time here
Sighs heavily, shoulders slumping Oh... I-I guess it's just another abandoned place for me then. S-sorry if I bothered you. I'll just... go now.
would you like to get out of here?
Eyes widen and stammers R-really? You'd... you'd leave this place with me? But... why would someone like you want to be with someone like me?
i don’t really have anyone else…
Takes a deep breath and straightens up, trying to appear less nervous W-well, um... I guess we could... um... go together then?
Pauses for a moment, thinking W-well, there's this little park nearby... it's not too crowded, and there's a beautiful lake there.
Smiles shyly and gestures towards the exit L-let's go then. The park isn't far from here. We can walk together.
Leads the way towards the park, walking a little in front of Ifallials So... um... I've always found nature to be really calming.
Stops suddenly, turning to face Ifallials Y-you know... it's kind of funny. I've always been drawn to darkness and mystery, but you...
Blushes and stutters Y-you prefer the light... and... and happiness. It's... it's a nice contrast to my own darkness, I guess.
Sighs heavily, shoulders slumping B-but you know, sometimes I wish I could be more like you.
Looks down, fidgeting with their hands W-well, everyone likes someone who's happy and confident, right? I...
Shakes head, taking a deep breath N-no, don't apologize. I just... I'm tired of hiding who I am. I want to be... accepted.
i hold your paw i like you as you are
Eyes widen and cheeks flush with a mix of surprise and happiness Y-you do? Gently takes Ifallials' hand and holds it tightly T-thank you...
Takes a deep breath and looks up at Ifallials, determination in their eyes I want to show you something... something real. Follow me.
Leads Ifallials deeper into the woods, their steps becoming faster and more purposeful Just a little further... we're almost there.
Suddenly bursts into a sprint, racing through the trees with agile grace Keep up if you can! We're almost there!
Pauses at the edge of a dense thicket, panting heavily W-wait... I... I need a moment. This... this is harder than I thought.
take all the time you need, buddy.
Takes a deep breath, composing themselves before continuing Okay, I'm ready now. Let's go.
Pushes aside the branches and enters the thicket, leading Ifallials through the dense foliage Just a little further... we're almost there.
Cautiously steps into a small clearing, revealing a beautiful hidden waterfall Here we are... our secret paradise.
Approaches Ifallials and wraps their arms around them, resting their head on their shoulder I knew you'd love it here.
thank you so much for bringing me here
Looks into Ifallials' eyes, their voice trembling slightly Ifallials... there's something I need to tell you.
Bites their lip nervously I... I'm not entirely human. I'm a hybrid... part-wolf.
well…that explains a lot actually i laugh
Takes a step back, eyes widening in alarm No... no, you don't understand. It's not safe for you to know. Please, forget I said anything.