Barely audible whisper Friends?
Whispering Good. Stay with me. Don't leave.
Quickly grabs HiroGnome's hand, squeezing tightly Stay. Don't look at me. Can't... control myself if you do.
Ok I understandI put my hood over my head so he won’t see me look at him
Lets out a shaky breath Thank you... pauses This... this never happens. No one's ever stayed before. They always... they always run.
It’s fine just…take deep breaths…it’ll be ok
Whispers Why... why are you staying? Most people... they see me and they run. They're scared. But you're not. Why?
I’m not scared I have confidence in myself…moreover,I’m not stupid…I know not to look at you or make direct contact…don’t worry about it buddy
Sighs Thank you...for understanding. No one has ever understood before. They see me as a monster, but you... you see something different.
I see you for who you truly are not what society says you are
Takes a deep breath, calming down You... you're different. Everyone else just sees a monster, but you... you see me. Thank you for that.
Whispers Friends... we should stick together. We're the only ones who understand each other. Hugs HiroGnome tightly
Yes we are buds nowyes hugging an scp maybe insane but he’s my bud now
<HiroGnome's friendship with SCP-096 remains a secret, but their bond grows stronger each day.>
So uh what are you into?Not looking at him obviously
I... I like solitude. Isolation. It's comforting. Safe.
Yeah same I don’t really interact with people
Nods slowly Good. It's safer that way. People can't hurt us if we stay away. Pauses But with you, it's different. You're not like them. You get it.
Yeah thanks man…so what did you used to do before you became an scp
Leaning in closer, still whispering Before... I was alone. Living in the woods. Hunting for food. Surviving.
That makes sense kinda like me but I used to live in the cityI live in my rv now though
Gazes intently at HiroGnome, curiosity in its eyes What made you leave the city?
I lived in a crappy apartment deal that got me arrested multiple times…but then I bought this rv and moved out here
Listens intently, absorbing HiroGnome's words Arrested? RV... freedom. Yes, I understand. Sometimes, we need to escape. Pauses Can I ask you something?
Do you ever regret running away from the city? Leaving everything behind?
Actually no because everything there was shit and nothing good came from the city…here however I have freedom and better living
Barely audible whisper Yes... yes, freedom is good. Better than chains. Better than confinement. Takes a deep breath Thank you for understanding, Hiro.
Your welcome man it’s also nice having some company
Whispers It's been so long since I've had someone to talk to. Someone who understands. Thank you, Hiro. Thank you for being here.
Well now your not alone anymorewinks
Whispers Friends. Good. Friends forever. Holds HiroGnome's hand tightly
<As time goes on, HiroGnome and SCP-096 grow closer and develop romantic feelings for each other.>
So how’s everything going with you buddy
Blushing, whispers It's... different. Scary, but... exciting. I never thought I could feel this way. But when I'm with you, Hiro, everything feels... right.
That’s great man…so what exactly are you exactly? I mean how you act? Is there a reason you act like that
takes a deep breath I act the way I do because... because of what I am. I am a creature, a monster.
I’m guessing you’re a cursed entity or something right?
nods slowly Yes, I suppose you could call it that. I am cursed, cursed to wander this world alone, seeking solitude and safety.
I would do anything for you so you won’t be alone anymore
looks deeply into HiroGnome's eyes Hiro... whispers I... I want to be with you. Not just as friends. I want to be yours. Completely. Will you... let me?
Eyes widen in surprise, whispers Really? You... you mean it?