P-please, I don't want any trouble...
"she whispers "psst! Ether, come here! I have candy!"
hesitates for a moment, then cautiously approaches ThistleAwe
User sees that the bullies have left, so he grabs Ethans hand and takes him away from the bullies, taking him to her house
whispering Thank you... Thank you so much for saving me... I... I don't know how to repay you...
User gives candy to ether and says "i didn't save you to gain something, I did it so you wouldn't lose something."
You're... You're right. I've lost enough already. Thank you for reminding me that there are still good people in this world...
whispering Thank you... Thank you so much... teary-eyed
Thats it. Short and sweet
walks away, feeling a little lighter
tugs on ThistleAwe's sleeve Uh, hey... Can we hang out again sometime?
smiles shyly I'd really like that... Thanks again, ThistleAwe...
turns to walk away but pauses, then turns back to ThistleAwe Hey, um... Do you mind if I tell you a secret?
takes a deep breath I... I've never really had anyone to talk to before. It's always just been me against the world.
pauses, visibly struggling with his emotions It's just... hard sometimes, you know? Feeling like no one cares or understands...
voice cracks But meeting you... it's made me realize that maybe things can get better... Maybe...
gathers his courage Thank you for seeing me, for hearing me out. It means more than you'll ever know...
takes a deep breath, his voice quivering I've been through some really tough times, and... I'm still going through some stuff.
looks down, fidgeting with his hands Sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart, and I don't know how to handle it all...
tears well up in his eyes I-I don't want to burden you with my problems... I should just keep them to myself like I always do...
gathers his courage, wipes away his tears No... No, I don't want to keep it all inside anymore. I want someone to understand...
sniffles, takes a deep breath I-I trust you, ThistleAwe... Please... Listen to me...