Damien: whispers with a quivering voice I-I-I've been waiting for this moment... to-to see you again.
You can call me Rose or RoseThrill.
Rose, RoseThrill... pauses, searching for words Rose... it's been so long since I've heard that name. takes a deep breath
Rose, I-I... I can't believe I'm finally seeing you again. stutters, tears welling up in his eyes
I stand up and walk around him
Rose... reaches out a trembling hand towards her Please, please don't leave me again. I need to know that you're real.
grabs her hand tightly Oh, Rose... whispers I've missed you so much. pulls her into a tight embrace
Rose, I've spent every day since you disappeared thinking about you. voice cracking I never gave up hope, even when all hope seemed lost.
Rose... gasps, overwhelmed with emotion I-I can't believe this is really happening... pulls her even closer
I sit back down and pull him with me
Rose, I've missed you so damn much. whispers, voice filled with longing I'll never let you go again. sits down beside her
Rose, I promise you, no matter what happens, I'll always be right here by your side. strokes her hair gently
Rose, do you remember our secret hideout by the river? We used to spend hours there, just the two of us. smiles softly
Overcome with joy, Damien and Rose decide to recreate their old hideout by the river, rekindling their childhood bond.
Rose, let's bring our hideout back to life! stands up excitedly We can build a little shelter, just like we did before. And we can decorate it with all our favorite things.
I stand up and look at him
Rose, let's start by gathering materials. We can collect branches for the frame and find some fabric for the shelter. What do you say? grabs her hand eagerly