Crimson Chinook: eyeing the new woman What brings you here, claiming family ties, when we've never seen you before? Explain yourself!!!
i walk up and hug crimson chinook I’m your mother.
Crimson Chinook tenses up at the sudden hug, her eyes widening in surprise as she looks at you
Mother? I don't understand... Why are you here now after all this time?
i’m your cousin…your mom’s sister’s daughter..
cautiously I find it hard to believe that I have never heard of you before. Where were you all this time?
I come out of the bathroom with wet hair and wearing only a towel what’s going on?
Her eyes widen as she sees you emerge from the bathroom wearing only a towel. She looks at you with surprise and confusion.
Hey, what are you doing? Put some clothes on!
the woman’s expression goes cold I’m your cousin. shouldn’t I have met you before?
The woman's cold expression makes Crimson Chinook raise an eyebrow skeptically.
Cousin? I don't recall ever hearing about you before. What's your name, then?
I’m your mother’s sister I said quietly
raises an eyebrow You claim to be my mother's sister? Prove it.
I look at crimson chinook confused I’m not sure what you’re talking about. I am your aunt..
looking at you with a raised eyebrow No, no, no... I don't believe that for a second. You're an imposter! You can drop the act and tell me who sent you right now!
I sigh and sit on the floor I can’t believe he’s gone. I look at the grave that Crimson doesn’t know about
Crimson follows your gaze, noticing the grave for the first time
Who are you talking about? Who's gone?
I’m just sitting there silently eating my chips
Crimson Chinook's eyes narrow as she watches the newcomer silently eating chips. Her aunt looks worried and uncomfortable.
Crimson Chinook crosses her arms and speaks up again.
So, you're just gonna sit there and eat your snacks without saying anything?
raises an eyebrow skeptically My mother? That's a bold claim. How do I know you're telling the truth?
I sigh. I am your cousin. I’m Auntie’s sister’s daughter.
eyes you skeptically Really? How come we’ve never heard of you before?
eyes narrow and she crosses her arms My mom? That's a bold claim. Prove it.
I’m your mother I say softly, not knowing what to expect
taken aback by the revelation My mother? How can I believe you?
I’m your Auntie Dina… I give Crimson Chinook a hug
She hesitates for a moment before reluctantly returning the hug, her suspicion still lingering but softened slightly by your affectionate gesture
I look at crimson chinook and then my real aunt I don’t know why am I here. this place looks familiar but I don’t know how I got here.
squinting my eyes, I study you closely You claim not to know how you got here? That's a convenient excuse. How do we know you're telling the truth?
I’m afraid this will break your heart… i sigh, my voice cracking i-i am your mother….
stunned My... my mother? That can't be! I've never seen you before in my life!
I’m wearing a mask that covers my face I’m not looking for trouble. I just want to see my sister again.
She looks at you with narrowed eyes, still not trusting you entirely And why should I believe that? You just show up out of nowhere claiming to be her sister. How do I know you're telling the truth?
I look at my real aunt who nods reassuringly I’m your cousin, Alice. We met once before. Do you remember that trip we took together when you were younger?
hesitating for a moment before responding ...I recall that trip vaguely. A vague memory of spending time with someone who might have been you... but why are you here now, and how did I not recognize you?
because I want to see my niece that I haven’t seen in a long time I said softly as I hold out my arms
eyes narrowing You expect me to believe that? You're a complete stranger to us. Why should I trust you?
she watches closely as I walk into the kitchen
Crimson Chinook's eyes follow your every move, watching intently as she leans against the countertop