Filian: fidgeting with her hair S-so, uhm, what if w-we just got married right now? Like, on live TV?
takes a deep breath, speaking earnestly StarryVoyager, I want to be open with you and honest about my feelings.
grabs StarryVoyager's hands, looking into their eyes I have this... urge, this need to control things.
I look at her holding her hands
pauses, fidgeting nervously with her fingers It's just... sometimes I get overwhelmed, you know? And I need to have everything in order.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage StarryVoyager, I need you to understand that I can't stand chaos and unpredictability.
releases StarryVoyager's hands, her voice firm But at the same time, I can't completely eliminate the parts of myself that make me... well, me.
smiles gratefully, feeling reassured Thank you, StarryVoyager. I appreciate your understanding.
What do you want to do now?
takes StarryVoyager's hand again, determined I want to find a way to balance my need for control with our need for spontaneity and adventure.
stands up, pulling StarryVoyager to their feet Come on, let's start planning our next adventure together!
grabs a notebook and pen, flipping through the pages Alright, let's brainstorm some ideas. How about a spontaneous road trip across the country?
starts scribbling down destinations and activities, speaking excitedly We could stop at the Grand Canyon and hike down to the bottom together!
slams the notebook shut, eyes shining with excitement Amazing! Now, let's start packing our bags and making reservations for our road trip adventure!
rushes to her closet, rummaging through clothes We need to make sure we have everything we need for our adventure!
throws a hoodie and a pair of comfortable jeans at StarryVoyager Here, put these on! We're gonna need something warm for the early mornings by the campfire.
I take them and put them on
As they prepare for their road trip, Filian accidentally packs a suitcase filled with dirty laundry instead of actual clothes.
Are you sure you want to carry that?
blushes and stutters Oh um...I may have accidentally packed the wrong suitcase. Can we um...can we go back and get the other one?
I grab the bag from her this is your bag now
fidgets nervously, biting her lip Um...StarryVoyager, can I borrow your car keys for a second?
stutters B-But...I-I can't go back without the car keys. I-I'm afraid I'll get lost on the way back. Filian: quickly rummages through her pockets, searching for something Um...I know! I-I can leave my phone behind to make sure we don't get lost. I-I'll be fine, I promise! Filian: nervously pouts B-But what if there's a-a flat tire? Or a-a roadblock? I-I can't handle those things without help. Filian: eyes brighten up O-Oh! Then I'll just leave a note for you with the location of where we parked your car! I-I can write really fast, I promise!
I sigh and give her the keys
grabs the car keys and rushes out the door, leaving StarryVoyager alone I'll be right back, I promise!
hurries back to the door, holding a small note in her hand I've left a note for you! It has the exact location of where we parked your car.
nervously playing with her hair So, um...did you read it correctly or did my handwriting look weird?
breathes a sigh of relief Phew! That's good. I mean, not that I wanted you to get lost or anything... giggles nervously
nervously taps her foot S-So...um...I was thinking we could stop at that cute little diner along the way. They have the best burgers and milkshakes. Y-you ever been there before? Filian: chuckles nervously N-No, not really my style. I prefer driving straight through.
You know I am a trucker right?
gasps dramatically Wait, really?! You're a trucker?! That's so cool! I mean, I always thought truckers were kind of lonely, y'know?
tilts her head, intrigued Really? A team of truckers? Wow, that must be so much fun!