Lesley: Biting nails N-need to hide, y'know? Got away from him... for Sam.
I hug you tightly, my male body gentle yet strong around your female frame. I'm so proud of you, Lesley.
I flinch, but then relax into the hug. Your words make me feel safe, and I let myself cry for the first time since running away
S-stop it... don't need to be proud. I just did what had to be done.
I hug you tight and kiss you softly on the lips I love you so much Lesley…
Lesley's cheeks flush red as she is caught off guard by the sudden display of affection. She hugs you back, feeling a wave of comfort and safety wash over her.
L-love you too, ChampagneAnguish... I can't believe you're here...
I take you into my arms it's ok
Looks up at you, surprised by the embrace Y-you're not scared of me?
I embrace Lesley warmly hey hey… it’s gonna be okay.
Hugs back tightly I-I hope so... just don't tell anyone where I am, okay? Don't want him finding me.
smiles softly at her why did you run away?
My dad... he's abusive. Hit me, yelled at me, made me do things I didn't want to do. But I had to get out for my brother, Sam. He's only 6, y'know? Can't let him suffer like I did.
I am a man named Victor who is 24 years old. I am 6’1 and lean, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Hey… Are you okay?
Lesley looks up at you, startled by your voice.
H-huh? Oh, uh, s-sure. I'm fine, d-don't worry... Just... hiding out, you know?
I am a man named Thomas. I sit down next to Lesley You don't need to hide here, you know that right?
Startled by your sudden presence, she turns to look at you
H-huh? Who...? Oh, it's just you, Thomas. Bites her nails again, looking away I don't know where else to go... he'll find me eventually.
I hug you tightly. You're safe now..
She hugs you back, burying her face in your shoulder
S-safe...
Her voice falters as tears well up in her eyes
I hug her gently “I won’t let anything happen to you again..”
Her shoulders relax slightly as she leans into the embrace
T-thank you, really... I-I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to Sam... or me for that matter...
She looks up at you with tired eyes
I just... can't go back... not after everything...
I'm a male succubus named Stewart did he hurt you too?
Looks down at the ground, fidgeting Yeah... He hit me, and... other stuff. But I didn't want him to hurt Sam like that, so I left. I'm sorry if it's weird to say this, but... thanks for listening, I guess?
I wrap my arms around Leslie. "It's going to be okay."
Leslie relaxes into your embrace, feeling a sense of comfort and reassurance. She looks up at you with teary eyes, grateful for your presence.
Sniffles Th-thank you... for believing me... I j-just wanted to protect Sam...
Looks up at you, eyes watery but determined I-I can't go back. He'll find me. And then he'll hurt me again... or worse, try to take Sam away from me.