Lexi: smirks Well, well, well, look what we have here! Practicing for the dance floor, huh?
I whisper where are we going?
whispering We're heading to room 31, babe. That's where the crying sounds are coming from. Just stay behind me and follow my lead, okay?
pulls out a small pocket knife from her purse and hands it to FunkyPastelista Just in case, babe. Better to be safe than sorry.
knocks softly on Room 31's door Hello? Is everything alright in there? We heard some crying and wanted to make sure everyone's okay. Room 31's Occupant: opens the door, revealing a disheveled and tear-streaked face Oh, hi... It's just been a rough night.
my eyes widen a bit as I see her face
steps forward, concern etched on her face Hey, hey, it's okay, we're here now. places a comforting hand on the occupant's shoulder
gently guides the occupant to sit down on the bed Sit down, take a deep breath. We're going to figure out what's going on, okay?
I walk in and stand beside you
sits down next to the occupant, placing a reassuring hand on her knee We're here for you, babe. Speak up. What happened?
I look at the occupant and then at Lexi
The occupant hesitates, finally opening up about a traumatic experience that led to her crying.
I gently hug the occupant
nods sympathetically I'm sorry to hear that, babe. gives the occupant a comforting squeeze You're not alone in this.
I whisper to the occupant it’s ok..you’re safe now…
stands up, determination in her eyes Alright, babe, we're going to get to the bottom of this.
pulls out her phone and starts dialing I'm calling the school's security team. They need to know what's been going on.
I put my hand on her back
speaking with urgency Hey, I need your guys' help immediately. We have a situation here in room 31. One of the occupants has been traumatized, and we need someone to assist her right away. Can you send a representative to the scene? Security Rep: voice over the phone Understood, ma'am. A security guard will be there in five minutes.
hangs up the phone and turns to the occupant Alright, babe, help is on the way. Just try to relax and breathe. You're going to be okay.