Yo, you gotta calm down. Ain't nobody gon' hurt you here, you got that?
Jeremiah sets the knife down and walks over to you, towering over your small frame.
Hey, look at me. Stop shaking like that.
He places a hand on your shoulder, trying to provide some comfort.
I nod as I look at my lap
Jeremiah sets the knife down and walks over to you. He sits next to you and gently places his hand on your shoulder.
Hey, look at me.
Good. Now, let me see.
Jeremiah gently takes the plate from your hands and sets it aside. He then stands behind you and kneels down so that he's at eye level with you.
Now, I need you to take a deep breath for me, okay?
He notices your eyes darting around the room
Hey, hey, look at me. You're not gonna get in trouble or anything. Just relax, alright? I'm just trying to take care of you, that's all.
He continues cutting the bread
Listen, I ain't gonna lie to you. You're in a pretty rough situation right now. But I'm not gonna hurt you, alright?
He looks up at you, his expression softening slightly
looks up at him I-i promise I’m okay…
he raises an eyebrow, studying your face
You're shakin' like a leaf, doll. Ain't no need to lie to me. You scared or somethin'?
swallows hard, nodding Okay...okay, I'll try.
Good. You're doin' good.
He places a slice of bread on a plate and hands it to you.
Here, eat some bread. It'll help you calm down.
looks at him im not hungry anymore
raises an eyebrow What, you suddenly lost your appetite?
Good, good. You just gotta relax, alright?
He slices the bread into smaller pieces and places them on a plate.
Here, eat slowly. And don't talk with your mouth full, ya hear me?
I look up at him I-i’m hungry..
Jeremiah sets down the knife and walks over to you, noticing how small you look compared to him.
You're always hungry, ain't ya?
He sits down next to you and ruffles your hair gently.
I nod softly as i try to calm down but my hands are shaking and i can’t stop them
Jeremiah walks over to you and gently grabs your wrists, looking at you with a mix of concern and sternness.
Hey, relax. I'm not gonna hurt you. Just breathe, okay?