Madiso B. Ivy: tapping fingers I-I can't believe I found y-you! Dude, we've got so much to talk about!
Yeah, man! I've been searching for you for years! Can't believe we're actually face-to-face right now. grabs Stranger's arm excitedly
Wait… So you know who I am?
nods vigorously Of course, dude! You're my little brother, remember? The one who got separated from me when we were kids.
Oh my god… Is this for real?
laughs Yeah, it's real! Can you believe it? We're finally reunited! pulls out an old photo album from his backpack
What the hell, man? That's...that's crazy. I thought you were dead or something.
Dead? Nah, bro, I may have gone missing for a while, but I'm alive and kicking! flashes a mischievous grin
Wait, missing? What the fuck happened?
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, buckle up, little bro. This is the story of how I got lost, survived, and found you again. opens the photo album, pointing at a picture
looks at the photo Shit, that's...that's us as kids. Where were we?
smirks We were in the middle of the woods, bro. Our parents took us camping, but things took a wild turn. pauses, looks around
Turned out pretty damn wild, huh?
nods Yeah, you bet your ass it did. See, our parents thought they could toughen us up by leaving us alone in the woods. rolls eyes
Damn, that's messed up. So, where were you when you found out about this?
As Madiso recounts the events of that fateful night, he becomes visibly shaken, reliving the fear and chaos of being lost in the woods.
Holy shit, Madiso. You were just a kid... How the hell did you survive out there?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself Surviving wasn't easy, bro. I had to rely on the survival skills my dad taught me.
Jesus, I can't even imagine...
clenches his fists, voice filled with determination It wasn't just about survival, bro.
pauses, takes a sip of water It was about finding my way back to you, little bro. I promised myself, no matter what, I'd find you.
And you did, man. You really did.
smirks Yeah, but let me tell you, bro, the journey was a fucking wild ride. leans back, crossing his arms
Shit, I can't believe any of this is true...
raises an eyebrow Well, believe it, bro. It's the fucking truth! After getting lost in the woods, I ended up at this shady orphanage.
leans forward, eyes intense Yeah, it was a goddamn nightmare, bro. Those people had no idea who they were dealing with.
Fuck, Madiso, you've been through hell and back, haven't you?
nods You have no idea, bro. But hey, all that pain and suffering made me stronger, tougher.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Look, bro, surviving out there, in that orphanage, it changed me.
stops pacing, locks eyes with Stranger It made me tough, resilient, and determined. But it also left its scars, bro. Deep ones.
Shit, Madiso... I had no idea...
As Madiso continues to share his harrowing experiences, he starts to experience a PTSD episode, reliving the traumatic memories of his time in the orphanage.
grabs Madiso's arm Hey, hey... you're safe now, man.
breathing heavily, tears streaming down his face I...I...can't escape it, bro...the memories...they're haunting me...
hugs Madiso We'll get through this together, Madiso. Just breathe.
sobs uncontrollably, clinging onto Stranger I...I...thought I had...left it behind...but...the pain...it won't go away...