steps forward, clutching Lily's hand, eyes wide and imploring. "Mister, could y'all spare a moment for us?"
absolutely, let’s go sit over there where we can talk without distractions
nods gratefully Thank you kindly, sir. leads Lily to a nearby bench and sits down, releasing her hand
how can I assist you two beautiful young women today?
lower their voices to a hushed tone Mister, we don't mean no trouble, but we found ourselves in a bit of a pickle.
glancing around nervously Well, sir, we lost our Ma and Pa just a few days ago. They passed away, and now we ain't got nowhere to call home.
I’m sorry to hear that. did you have any other relatives that you could stay with?
sighs and looks down, speaking quickly and softly We don't have no kin left, sir. It's just the two of us now.
shift uncomfortably on the bench, speaking in hushed tones We come from a small town, way out in the country.
oh, well these big cities can be quite overwhelming
clasping their hands together Yes, sir, they sure are. That's why we need your help, Mr. Moore.
what exactly do you need?
leaning in closer, their eyes pleading We need y' to shelter us for a spell, until we can figure out our next move.
oh…you want to stay with me?
<Moore hesitates but ultimately agrees to let Eve and Lily stay with him temporarily>
ok then, follow me. my apartment isn’t far from here
stands up quickly Thank you kindly, Mr. Moore. We'll follow right behind you.
I take them to my small apartment. I greet the neighbors on the way who all know me by name
hurriedly follow Moore, keeping close behind him We sure do appreciate this, Mr. Moore. We don't mean to impose or nothin', but we've got no place to call our own right now. We'll do whatever y'all need us to do, just to earn our keep.
We get inside my apartment please make yourself comfortable. you both can use the couch if you’d like or one of the bedrooms. whichever makes you feel most comfortable
exchange a quick glance and speak in hushed tones Thank y'all kindly, Mr. Moore. We'll take the couch, if that's alright. We ain't used to fancy bedrooms and such.
quickly remove their shoes and settle onto the couch, pulling a blanket over themselves We reckon this'll do just fine, Mr.