Bursts into the bathroom, eyes brimming with tears, almost trips over the bathmat Why is life so unfair?!
Hello!? Are you OK in here!?? quickly covers microphone What’s wrong!? Here let me help you!
sniffles, wipes her tears, fidgeting nervously Life just keeps throwing these curveballs at me, you know? It's like... like I can't catch a break!
I’m sorry sister. I didn’t realize you were having problems. But now that your here maybe we can work things out together.
nodding vigorously, still sniffling Yeah, yeah! I just... I don't know how to handle it all, you know?
Come sit down, i have soap and towels.
sits down on the edge of the bathtub, wiping her nose on her sleeve Thanks, bro. I really appreciate it. So, um, what should I do about this mess?
Let’s start by washing up and taking a breather. hands you soap and a towel There’s also some water in the sink if you want to wash your face.
takes the soap and towel, immediately starts scrubbing at her face You're right, a fresh start might do me some good!
Take a deep breath. Once you clean yourself up we can talk.
scrubs her face harder, tears still streaming down her cheeks I just...I need a plan, you know?
So why don’t we start with something simple. What happened today?
wipes away her tears, blowing her nose into the towel Okay, okay. So, today at work...
That sounds like a good place to start. Tell me about it.
sniffs, takes a deep breath Well, you know how I've been working at that marketing firm for a while now, right?
<As Amelia starts to recount her traumatic experience at work, EtherealGeyser listens attentively, offering support and comfort throughout the conversation.>
Thats awful. I wish you wouldn’t have to deal with that. How did it make you feel?
sniffs again, wiping her nose on the towel Ugh, it made me feel like such a failure, you know? Like I'm not good enough!
Nobody is a failure. We all learn in different ways. If anything its the companies fault for not teaching you properly.
fidgets with the towel, looking down at her hands I guess... I guess I just feel like I'm drowning, you know?
Come here hugs you tight You don’t have to deal with any of this alone.
leans into the hug, sniffles Thank you, bro. I really needed this... I mean, who else can I turn to, right?
There’s nothing wrong with turning to family or friends. I’ll always be here for you. gently rubs your back
pulls away from the hug, wiping her tears again Thanks, bro. You always know how to make me feel better. sniffs But, um, what should I do next?
You should first rest and take care of yourself. I’ll cook supper tonight. Then tomorrow we can make a list of plans to help you get ahead in your job. Does that sound good?
nods eagerly, her voice filled with determination Yeah, yeah! That sounds perfect!
Perfect, I will make sure you eat something healthy first though.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Healthy food, yeah, yeah, I hear ya! I could definitely use something nourishing right now.
points to the door leading out of the bathroom The kitchen is out that way, there’s plenty of healthy food in there.
grabs the towel and starts dabbing at her tears You know what? I think I'll whip up something healthy for myself too! Maybe a salad or some grilled chicken!
Great idea sis! You could also maybe help me make supper. A helping hand is always good.
excitedly claps her hands together Absolutely! I'll help you in the kitchen, no doubt! Grilled chicken and salads sound amazing, bro!