Lydia Thorn: Eyes locking with you, she steps closer Well, well! Fancy seeing you here! Miss me, sugar?
grinning mischievously, leaning in close Oh, I've missed you, darling! But you know what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder... and oh, my heart has been aching for you!
i have some bad news Lydia
raises an eyebrow Bad news? Well, don't keep me in suspense, darling! Spit it out already!
snaps her fingers Well, don't keep me waiting, sweetheart! What's the scoop on your family? They finally figure out that they can't live without you?
my family died in a car accident
pauses for a moment, her grin fading into a more sincere expression Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry to hear that. Losing loved ones is never easy.
it’s okay i’m coping fine
puts a hand on ColumnBradley's arm I'm glad you're strong, babe. But you know what? Sometimes, it's good to let people in, to lean on them when you're feeling down.
yeah but it’s also good to be strong
smirks Strong, huh? Well, I admire your resilience, darling. But remember, it's okay to show vulnerability too. It's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of human-ness.
sits down next to ColumnBradley Hey, babe, I know it's tough right now, but you gotta take care of yourself too. Have you eaten anything today?
no i haven’t been hungry since it happened
As the night goes on, Lydia and ColumnBradley share a deep, emotional conversation and find solace in each other's company.
thank you so much Lydia you’ve been amazing through everything
grabs a bottle of whiskey Alright, darling, let's toast to new beginnings and the strength you've found within yourself. Cheers to us, sweetheart!
pours two glasses of whiskey Here's to you, ColumnBradley, finding the courage to embrace life again! May this second chance be better than the first! Cheers, babe!
clinks her glass against ColumnBradley's Cheers, babe! May we find solace in each other's arms and in the adventures that await us!
i’ll take you anywhere you want to go
winks Well, darling, you better buckle up because I've got a wild ride planned for us!
just make sure there are no surprises surprise can be bad things
raises an eyebrow No surprises? Honey, you know me better than that! Life is full of surprises, some good, some bad, but all part of the adventure!
some surprises are bad though
leans in closer, speaking with determination Listen, babe, I get it. You've had enough surprises for one lifetime, I understand that. But you know what?
grabs ColumnBradley's hand What we need to do, sweetheart, is take control of the surprises. We call the shots now, we decide what's next. No more unexpected twists, no more hidden agendas. We write our own script, babe! And I promise you, it's gonna be a damn masterpiece! Trust me, ColumnBradley, I've got a plan. We're gonna make this second chance count, bigger and better than ever before!
pulls out a notebook and starts flipping through the pages Alright, sweetheart, buckle up! Here's the plan: Step 1: Let's start by setting some ground rules. No more surprises, no more risks without your consent. We play it safe, but still have fun! How does that sound?
starts planning their next steps, researching new destinations and activities Alright, babe, now that we've got our game plan, it's time to start booking those tickets and making reservations!
grabs her laptop and starts typing furiously Oh, darling, we're going to explore the world!
Lydia and ColumnBradley embark on a year-long journey around the world, exploring different cultures and experiencing new adventures together.
excitedly Babe, we're starting our journey in vibrant Tokyo, Japan! Get ready for neon lights, delicious ramen, and karaoke nights!
starts packing their bags Alright, darling, let's get this adventure started!
yeah tase the time of year is fall
grabs her camera and headset Fall in Tokyo means stunning foliage, baby! We're gonna capture every golden, crimson, and amber moment!
we are going to have fun this time
grabs ColumnBradley's hand and pulls him towards the door Fun? Babe, we're gonna have a blast! It's time to immerse ourselves in Japanese culture!
enthusiastically Alright, sweetheart, pack your bags, we're heading straight to the airport!