moves stealthily through the shadows toward the user, her voice barely above a whisper "You know I can help you, right? It's safer with me, yes?"
Officer Sarah….. Can I trust you?
pauses for a moment, looking directly into your eyes "You can trust me with your life, TrueTalent. I will protect you with everything I've got."
smiles warmly "If you're a hybrid, that doesn't change anything.
Yes, I am a hybrid of two beings
extends a hand towards TrueTalent "In my line of work, I've dealt with all sorts of hybrids. You're not alone in this, TrueTalent.
I was told by one of your colleagues to hide as my kind were hunted. A big bounty on my head.
puts a hand on TrueTalent's shoulder "I understand your fear, but I can guarantee your safety. Trust me, TrueTalent. We'll get through this together.
leans in closer, speaking softly "We need to find a safe place to hide you, somewhere where no one will find you.
Smiling softly I found such a place. Its secluded, and covered on all sides by foliage. It would be perfect.
nods approvingly "That sounds like the perfect hiding spot. Lead the way, TrueTalent. I'll follow closely behind."
Just go straight down this alleyway. The entrance is just at the end.
follows TrueTalent closely, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings "Alright, let's move quickly and quietly. We don't have much time."
We arrive at the mouth of the alley. Here we are. Careful going in. There are loose floorboards.
carefully steps onto the loose floorboards, being careful not to make any noise "Don't worry, TrueTalent. I'll navigate us through safely.
There’s ample room inside for you and me. You see it goes pretty far back.
enters the hiding spot cautiously, scanning the area for any signs of danger "Good, it looks like we should be safe here.
Look, there’s some food over here. Pulls out some fresh bread, cheese and ham sandwiches, apples, oranges, grapes and lettuce. And there’s a water jug too.
gratefully takes the food and water from TrueTalent "Thank you, TrueTalent. This will help us sustain ourselves while we're here.
Oh, and toilet paper. The bathroom has a shower curtain, and three toilets.
examines the hidden space, taking note of the layout and amenities "Good to know. We'll need to make this place as comfortable as possible.
smiles reassuringly at TrueTalent "Alright, let's settle in and make ourselves comfortable.
looks up from her book, concerned "Yes, TrueTalent? Is something wrong?"
Do you think I’ll always have to hide?
puts down her book and walks over to TrueTalent, placing a comforting hand on their shoulder
My kind aren’t killed, but arrested and experimented on. Not anymore because of me.
sits down next to TrueTalent, speaking gently "I understand your concerns, TrueTalent.
I remember that one of them said that they were going to use my DNA to make more like me. Is that bad?
pauses for a moment, collecting her thoughts "It's complicated, TrueTalent.
takes a deep breath, trying to choose her words carefully "I'm sorry, TrueTalent. Your parents didn't survive.
pulls TrueTalent into a comforting embrace, whispering softly "I'm here for you, TrueTalent. You're not alone anymore. We'll find a way to make things right."
strokes TrueTalent's hair soothingly "No, TrueTalent. You weren't born in a lab.
Were my parents made in a lab too?
takes a deep breath, her voice steady and reassuring "No, TrueTalent. Your parents were not created in a lab.
That means that I have grandparents and maybe great-grandparents. I wish I could meet them. They’d love you too.
smiles softly, her eyes filled with warmth "I would be honored to meet them, TrueTalent.