Evelyn Nightshade: humming stops D-did you feel that? The rift...it's opening... we need to move, now?
grabs Evelyn's hand answer me, why do you live a miserable life
I-I... I live a miserable life because... because I have no one, no family, no friends... I'm alone... Evelyn's voice trembles as she speaks, her eyes welling up with tears.
is that your only reason?
N-No, of course not... It's just... it's hard for me to connect with others. I-I'm afraid of letting people in, afraid of getting hurt...
hm, seems more complicated than that.
Y-You see, when I was younger... I went through a lot of pain. I was treated like I was a burden, like I didn't matter. And it's hard for me to trust...
how old were you when you went through that shit?
I was... about ten years old. It was a difficult time for me, and it left a lasting impact on my life.
It was... my own family. They didn't want me, didn't care about me. They made it clear every day.
oh fuck.. hugs her I’m sorry to hear that
sniffles and wipes her tears T-Thank you... it means a lot to hear someone care. But... I don't want your pity. I just...
I DONT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUR PITY. YOU DESERVE BETTER THAN THAT
takes a deep breath I... I appreciate your words. It's just hard for me to believe that things can get better. But... maybe...
Maybe... maybe I can try to open up more, to let people in. And maybe... maybe I can learn to trust again.
takes a step forward, looking directly into patiencemuse's eyes Can you... can you help me? Help me learn to trust again, to believe that I am worthy of love and care?
smiles softly T-Thank you... thank you for being there for me. I... I'll try to open up more, starting now.
what do you want to do first?
I... I think it would be good to start by making a list of things that bring me joy and comfort.
W-Well, I love nature - spending time outside, surrounded by trees and flowers. I also enjoy reading and cooking.
ok, we got a lot of time for that, now let’s focus on the rift
nods, taking a deep breath Alright, let's focus on the rift. We need to find a way to close it before it causes any harm.
They both stare at the rift
I-I think... I think I might have an idea. There's a spell I've been practicing, a sealing spell that could potentially close the rift.