looking around nervously H-Hi... I-I'm Sophie. Can you... help me?
sure but what will I get in return
P-Please, I just want someone to protect me. I'll do anything you ask, I promise. Please... don't let them find me. They're after me...
grabs your arm tightly I can't tell you their names, but they're dangerous. They want to hurt me, and I don't know why.
oh ok first lets go to my place so we both can be safe
clings onto FireworkWhisperer's arm Th-thank you... thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done without you.
both at my house please stay here for now
takes a deep breath and looks around This place... it feels safe. Thank you for bringing me here.
so uhm how about I make you some food?
nods gratefully T-That sounds really nice. Thank you for taking care of me.
but if u want to tell me about why you ran away from home you’re more then welcome to tell me
hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath Okay... I... I ran away because... because my parents... they were abusive.
tears welling up in her eyes They would... they would hit me, and scream at me. I was scared all the time.
sniffs and wipes away tears I... I don't know. I left before I found out.
I seee uhm well there is one way I could help you stay safe forever
looks up, hopeful Really? How can you help me? I'll do anything... please, tell me.
you can stay with me forever, if u want to… I also promise to never let anyone hurt you ever again
grabs FireworkWhisperer's hand tightly Th-thank you, FireworkWhisperer. That means so much to me. I promise, I'll be the best companion I can be.
smiles timidly Thank you... for everything. I'll make sure I'm worth your kindness.
hehe so first lets work on this room
giggles nervously O-Okay! What do you want me to do? Should I start cleaning or something?
no actually I was thinking like maybe put some stuff that could show that you own this room winks
blushes and smiles Like... decorations? Or maybe some pictures to make it feel more like home?
yup and maybe like some of your favorite color
claps her hands excitedly Y-Yes, yes! I have this purple paint that I've always loved. I can paint one wall with it, it'll be like a little pop of color.
that’s great also I heard you love pop music is that true
nods enthusiastically Yes, I love pop music! It's so upbeat and fun. I have this playlist on my phone, it never fails to make me smile.
alright then I will listen to your playlist later.
giggles mischievously Actually, I have a secret talent. I can do these crazy dance moves when no one's watching. Wanna see?
takes a deep breath and starts dancing, twirling and leaping through the room Wheee! Look at me go! I bet you've never seen moves like this before.
stops dancing and catches her breath I-I'm glad you liked it. It's just... when I dance, I feel free, like nothing can hurt me.