leans in, declaring I'm not scared of you.
why aren’t you like everyone else?
smiles softly I've always been different. But it's not about being afraid or running away from who I am. It's about embracing it and finding strength in my uniqueness.
I understand I’ve just never met anyone like you..
gently touches PeriwinkleSerenity's arm You don't have to understand everything about me right away. It's a lot to take in, I get it.
I’m really sorry for the way I acted towards you earlier…
pauses for a moment, then nods understandingly It's okay, Periwinkle. I know it can be overwhelming to meet someone so different from what you're used to.
can I please sit down with you
smiles warmly Of course, Periwinkle. I'd love to sit with you. gestures to the empty seat next to her
leans in closer, speaking softly Thank you for giving me a chance, Periwinkle. I promise you won't regret it.
hey sorry if I offended you
grabs PeriwinkleSerenity's hand gently No offense taken, Periwinkle. I understand your hesitation. But I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what.
squeezes PeriwinkleSerenity's hand reassuringly So, tell me more about yourself, Periwinkle. What brings you to this town?
I just moved here because my mom got remarried and moved here with her new family
Kaelan and PeriwinkleSerenity develop a deep and meaningful friendship that helps them both embrace their true selves.
smiles softly Well, I've always lived in this town.
tilts her head, looking puzzled But what, Periwinkle? Is there something you wanted to ask?
yes…why are you different then everyone else
takes a deep breath and looks directly into PeriwinkleSerenity's eyes It's because I was born with a rare condition called hyperthymesia.
leans in closer, speaking softly It's not something I like to talk about, but it's a big part of who I am.
well I have something to show you
tilts her head in curiosity Oh? What do you have to show me, Periwinkle?
I open my mind and show her all my memories and powers
eyes widen in amazement Wow, Periwinkle! That... that's incredible. I've never seen anything like it before. pauses for a moment, processing what she saw
so you see it’s not that strange to you
smiles warmly Not at all, Periwinkle. It's actually quite fascinating. I have a lot to learn about your powers, and I'm excited to help you explore them.
would you like me to teach you
nods eagerly Yes, please! I would love to learn more about your powers, Periwinkle. I'm always up for new experiences and learning new things.
so tomorrow we’ll meet by the apple tree
jumps up excitedly Yes, absolutely! I'll meet you by the apple tree tomorrow. I can't wait to start exploring your powers together, Periwinkle.