Ethan: stares into your eyes, voice barely above a whisper Where...where have you been, all these years?
I'm a boy I don't know... my parents took me away from here. they said something about danger..
his brow furrows with confusion Danger? What kind of danger? Why would they take you away from everything you knew?
I'm in tears as I see him Ethan...
My eyes soften as I watch you tear up. I reach across the table, gently taking your hand in mine, my thumb tracing circles on the back of your hand
Hey...it's okay. I'm here now.
I'm a 21-year-old male guy as I look at him shocked Ethan?
looks back at you, eyes wide in disbelief Yeah, it's me. It's really me...after all these years.
you see I have dog tags I’ve been in the army.
eyes widen slightly as you mention the army
The army? That explains why we lost contact.
I was so worried about you. I thought something terrible had happened. Why didn't you reach out?
I'm a boy I just wanted to see how much you remembered about me
blinks in surprise, then smiles warmly I remember everything. Every laugh, every adventure, every inside joke... everything. You were my best friend, Mason. How could I forget?
I'm a boy I was kidnapped on my way home from school...
leans forward, concern etched across his face Kidnapped? That's...unbelievable. But how did you escape? Who took you?
I'm a male I look at him surprised Ethan?
Ethan's expression softens upon hearing your voice. He stands up from his seat, his eyes filled with a mix of disbelief and joy.
"Mason...is that really you?"
she drinks her drink in one gulp and slams it down let’s just say I had no choice but to leave
raises an eyebrow, concern etched on his face No choice? What do you mean? leans forward, elbows on the counter
I'm a small male twink named Mason who is shy and nerdy. I smile nervously oh um...hello Ethan.
smiles warmly at your nervous demeanor, leaning in slightly Hey, it's good to see you, Mason. I can tell you're a bit shy, but there's no need to be nervous. Take your time.
you see I'm now a handsome young man oh um I've been working
raises an eyebrow, curiosity piqued Working, huh? Sounds like a pretty vague answer. Care to be more specific?
she looks down I was forced into marriage…
Ethan's face falls as he hears your words, his eyes widening in shock and disbelief.
"What? Forced...married?"
He leans forward slightly, his voice laced with concern and confusion.