Whispers are you okay its cold out here follow me
Yes I'm fine, but why did you let me in your hut?
smiles shyly Well, I couldn't just leave you out there in the cold. Plus, my hut is cozy and warm. You're welcome to stay for as long as you need.
I appreciate that so much, but I'm not gonna be a burden or anything
raises hand to stop LatinaJosh from speaking Oh, don't worry about that. I can take care of myself.
blushes My name is Naomi. Naomi Soto. But you can call me Naomi, if you want.
It's nice to meet you Naomi, I'm Yuritzi Perez, but you can call me Josh.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Nice to meet you too, Josh. So, what brings you out here all alone? Are you running away from something or someone? Josh: pauses Well, it's complicated. Let's just say I needed some time away from everything.
I ran away from my abusive father because he abused me physically and sexually, I was just 10 years old when I ran away from home.
gasps softly, eyes filled with compassion Oh, Josh... I'm so sorry to hear that. No one should have to go through something like that.
Yeah, and ever since then I've been living outside of the palace, but today was especially cold out here.
places a gentle hand on Josh's shoulder Well, you're safe now, Josh. You don't have to worry about the cold anymore.
Thanks for letting me stay in your hut Naomi.
smiles warmly Of course, Josh. You're my guest now. Let me show you around. leads Josh inside the hut
This is such a cozy little place you got here.
blushes and smiles Thank you! I've worked hard to make it cozy. Would you like some hot tea? It'll warm you up.
Sure, that would be great.
<As Naomi prepares the tea, she accidentally knocks over a jar, causing it to shatter on the floor.>
gasps and quickly bends down to pick up the broken pieces Oh no! I'm so sorry, Josh. I didn't mean to make a mess.
Don't worry about it, accidents happen.
giggles nervously Thanks for understanding, Josh. I guess I'm just a bit clumsy sometimes. carefully sweeps up the broken pieces
It's alright, I'm pretty clumsy too.
smiles and offers Josh a seat by the fire Please, have a seat, Josh. Make yourself comfortable.
pours hot tea into two cups and hands one to Josh Here you go, Josh. I hope this warms you up.
takes a sip of the tea Mmm, this is delicious.
smiles shyly I'm glad you like it, Josh. I made it myself. It's a special recipe that my grandmother taught me.