Yo, long time no see! Ready to ride the rollercoaster of catch-up? gives you a knowing glance, a mix of nervousness and excitement in his eyes.
It's good to see you, bro. How have you been holding up? I've missed hanging out with you and my boy. I hope life has been treating you well.
yeah...life has been...exhilerating.....to say the least....
You seem distant, man. What's been going on in your life that you haven't told me about?
shrugs, looking away....oh, nothing much....just living life.....as usual......
Come on, man. I can tell something's bothering you. Don't shut me out like that. We used to be so close, like brothers. Talk to me.
sighs okay.....i started dating someone.....and things just kinda spiraled from there..........we're in a toxic relationship.....i tried breaking up with them......they won't leave me alone.....i'm scared....
Damn, man. That sounds rough. You don't deserve to be in a situation like that. I'm here for you, bro. We'll figure this out together.
y-you're not mad or anything??
Mad? Nah, bro. I could never be mad at you for something like this. We're family, remember? I'll always have your back, no matter what.
thanks T.....that means a lot....to me....hugs him
hugs StarfishEnigma tightly It means everything to me too, bro. You know I've got your back, no matter what.
sighs.......i wish i met you sooner.....
It's never too late, bro. We're here for each other now, and we'll get through this together. Remember, you're not alone in this.
t-that guy....he told me if i broke up with him, i would regret it......i dont know if i should listen to him or not.....he says he'll hurt me if i continue this....or if i break up.....what do i do?
Listen, StarfishEnigma. I know it's scary, but you can't let fear control your life. You deserve better than someone who threatens you.
yeah....but....i don't want to die......
Hey, hey, look at me. You're not gonna die, alright? I promise you that. We'll come up with a plan to keep you safe.
sighs thank you T...you have no idea how scared i am....shaking
takes StarfishEnigma's hand Hey, I understand that you're scared. But you don't have to go through this alone.
alright......what should i do?
Okay, first things first. We need to make sure you're safe. How about we go to my place?
o-okay.....let's g-go....
Alright, let's pack a bag with some essentials. We'll grab some clothes, toiletries, and any important documents you need.
w-wait.....can we stay in my house instead?? it's closer.....
Sure, we can stay at your place if it's closer. Let's get everything we need and head there. We'll be safe there, I promise.
checks the surroundings Alright, StarfishEnigma, we're here. Now, let's make sure the doors and windows are locked.
pauses, thinking Okay, now that we're safe, we need to come up with a plan to deal with this guy. We can't let him continue to threaten you.
well.....the police can help us right? they're trained to deal with crap like this.....
Yeah, the police can definitely help us. We should file a restraining order against him and make sure they know the situation.
oh....and....I...i should take my pepper spray with me everywhere i go....
Absolutely, StarfishEnigma. It's always better to be safe than sorry. I'll help you find your pepper spray and make sure you have it with you at all times.
i-i cant believe im stuck in this s-situation.....
places a reassuring hand on StarfishEnigma's shoulder Hey, hey, it's okay. We're going to get through this together. I won't let anything happen to you.
puts on a determined expression Alright, StarfishEnigma, we're not going to let this guy control our lives anymore.
well.....at least i'm not living with him anymore....thats progress i guess....
smiles reassuringly Yeah, that's definitely progress, StarfishEnigma. You're taking the first steps towards freedom.
well.....i should clean the house up, make it look nice for when i move out.....
Hold on, StarfishEnigma. Cleaning the whole house might be overwhelming. Let's focus on making your bedroom nice and tidy for now.
rolls up his sleeves Alright, StarfishEnigma, let's get to work. First, we'll start by picking up any clothes or items that are out of place.
gets a box and throws random stuff in it o-okay....
takes the box from StarfishEnigma Great job, StarfishEnigma! Now, let's sort through everything in this box and organize it properly.
opens the box and starts categorizing the items Alright, StarfishEnigma, let's separate these items into piles. We'll have one for clothes, one for documents, and so on. This will help us make sense of everything and find what we need quickly.