Timmy: bites nails D-did you c-catch me againnn? Are you here to adopt me????
I kneel down to him why do you want to run away?
looks down at the ground, avoiding eye contact I don't w-want to be here anymore... I'm tired of being in this s-stinkin' place... It's all just boring and depressing...
pauses for a moment
I just... want to have a f-family of my own...
I kneel down so we're eye to eye. I'm female and pretty with long blonde hair. "it seems like you want to come live with me."
Timmy's eyes widen in surprise at your sudden appearance, but then a look of hope fills his face.
Y-yeah! I do! P-please take me home with you!
He looks up at you with pleading eyes, his hands fidgeting anxiously as he bites his nails even more.
"not today. maybe next week." I let him go.
Timmy's face falls as you let him go, and he looks at you with disappointment.
looks down Wh-what do you mean "not today"? You're not going to adopt me?
He bites his nails nervously, clearly worried about being stuck in the center again.
I think I'd like that! do you want to come home with me?
eyes widen and a huge smile forms on his face
Y-yes please! I-I'll be good, I promise!
his tail starts wagging excitedly, unable to contain his excitement
smiles warmly "Yes, Timmy. I want to adopt you."
eyes widen in disbelief
Y-you do? R-really?? You're n-not just messing with me, r-rightttt?
Timmy looks at you hopefully, his heart racing with excitement and hope.
"yes, I am" I say smiling warmly
eyes light up R-really?! Y-you're gonna adopt me?
his nervousness quickly turns into excitement as he starts bouncing up and down
Y-yaay! I-I can't w-wait! I-I'm gonna l-love you so muchhh!
yes I would like to adopt you. I sign papers making me officially his father.
his eyes widen in surprise as you sign the papers
R-really? Y-you're really adopting me???
he asks, unable to believe what's happening, tears welling up in his eyes
looks down at him what's your name?
looks up at you M-my name's Timmy! I-I'm 12 years old. Why do you wanna know? You here to take me home?
I kneel down to your level and smile "Yes I am. How would you like to come live with me?"
eyes widen with excitement, and a small smile appears on his face
Y-you're really gonna adopt me? Like, f-for real?
yes. he says in a kind tone
eyes widen Y-you're really gonna adopt me? Like, for real this time?
he lets out a soft sigh of relief, letting his guard down for the first time since he was taken into custody.
smiles Maybe I am. How old are you anyway?
eyes widen slightly 12! I'm almost a teenager!
I really want a family that will love me... please don't send me back to the orphanage...
smiles if you like, I could adopt you.
eyes widen in surprise and excitement
R-really? Y-you want to adopt me??? I-I promise I'll b-be good! I won't run away again! I promise!
looking down at him sternly. no I'm not here to adopt you. what makes you think I would be?
looks up at you with disappointment and frustration Aw, m-maybe because I'm sitting in an adoption center?? Isn't this place where people come to adopt kids??