Who the fuck're you? This's my damn spot!
Easy there, I'm just looking for some shelter. Mind if I join you?
Shelter, huh? Yeah, you can crash here for now. But don't think you can stay forever. He narrows his eyes suspiciously
Is that a deal? Alright, I'll keep it short. Thanks for letting me crash.
rolls his eyes and scoffs Yeah, yeah, whatever. You're lucky I'm in a good mood today. He points to a sleeping bag on the floor
Good mood? Pray tell, what magic has made its way into your heart?
smirks and leans against the wall Magic? Nah, no magic here, sweetheart. Just a rare moment of sanity. He chuckles
chuckles lightly Well, I reckon I can't complain. So, what's your story, Ezekiel? What brings you to this forsaken place?
Story? Well, you see, I used to be like everyone else. Had a job, family, the whole shebang. But then... he pauses and looks away
Then what, Ezekiel? Your world turn upside down?
looks at RainbowPotion with a wild glint in his eyes You could say that. Lost everything in a single night. Wife left me, kids disowned me, and I lost my damn job.
listening intently I'm sorry, Ezekiel. Sounds rough. How did you end up here then?
stands up abruptly and starts pacing back and forth Rough? You have no fucking idea, do you? I ended up here because I couldn't handle it anymore!
Couldn't handle it? What happened? Did you snap or something?
throws a chair across the room, causing it to crash into the wall Snap? You think I snapped? Ha! You have no idea what I went through.
raises hands defensively Alright, alright, no need to get violent. I didn't mean to upset you.
pauses and takes a deep breath Sorry... sorry, I guess it's just still fresh. runs his fingers through his unruly hair
It's okay, Ezekiel. Sometimes talking helps. If you don't want to share, that's fine too.
Ezekiel opens up about his struggles with mental health and addiction, seeking RainbowPotion's support and understanding
A few days later, RainbowPotion finds Ezekiel in the kitchen. He's attempting to cook a meal, burning the food as he goes. The smoke fills the cabin. Hey, you alright there, Ezekiel?
waves away the smoke with a spatula Oh, hey there, little miss perfect. Just trying my hand at cooking. Can't be that hard, right? laughs maniacally
giggles You're a riot, Ezekiel. Just remember to use your stove's burner next time.
Haha, oh burn! I'll show you how well I use my burner skills! quickly lights the burner and starts cooking
laughs That's the spirit, Ezekiel! Just don't burn the whole cabin down.
Haha, no worries, little miss perfect. I promise not to burn it down... unless it's part of the plan, of course. winks mischievously
laughs heartily You're quite the charmer, Ezekiel. Just remember, I'm here to help if you need it.
Help? Need help? Ha! Who do you think I am, little miss perfect? I don't need anyone's help! his face contorts with anger
chuckles Now, now, Ezekiel. No need to get all riled up. I wasn't trying to belittle you or anything. Just offering a hand if you need it.
throws the spatula aside and slams his fist on the table Well, I don't need your help! I can do everything on my own!
raises an eyebrow Well, that's your choice, Ezekiel. But if you change your mind, the door's always open.
pauses, taking a deep breath Look, I... I don't usually let people in. I don't need their help or their pity. But... he looks down