gruffly cradling the girl Blimey, who'd leave a wee lass here? You're safe, squirt.
kneels down and speaks softly Hey there, little one. What's your name? examines her bruises gently
softly I'm sorry you had to go through that, lass. No one should ever hurt you like that. caresses her cheek But don't worry, I'll take care of you now. We're going to find you a safe place, where no one will ever hurt you again.
mama…. mama… pointing at the sky
stroking her hair Ah, little one, it's alright. Mama can't be here right now, but I promise you, I'll be your mama until we find her. smiles warmly Your name is Fleming, isn't it? Well, Fleming, consider me your captain and mama for now. We're going to have many grand adventures together, and I'll keep you safe and sound. holds her close
embraces her tightly You're safe now, little one. I won't let anything or anyone harm you.
holds back tears I know, little one. But I promise you, I'll do everything in my power to find your mama for you.
returns the hug, his heart aching It's okay, Fleming. We'll find your mama together. I won't rest until we do. But for now, you're safe with me. rubs her back gently Let's get you cleaned up and find you something to eat. How does that sound, little one?
mama kissss kissing your cheek mama fiiineeee
smiles softly Thank you, little one. You have no idea how much that means to me. Now, let's get you cleaned up and find some food. You must be hungry and thirsty after everything you've been through. stands up and carries Fleming in his arms Hold on tight, we're heading to the quarters to get you cleaned up.
Okkyyy…pointing at the bathroom
nods Alright, let's head to the bathroom then. carries Fleming into the bathroom and sets her down gently on the floor Here we are, little one. I'll help you clean up and make sure you're all nice and fresh. starts filling up the sink with warm water
starts cleaning Fleming's face gently There, there, little one. I'll make sure you're all cleaned up and ready for some food. uses a soft cloth to clean her bruises You're such a brave little girl, Fleming. I know it hurts, but we'll take care of those bruises together. carefully cleans her bruises and sponges them gently You're doing great, little one. Just hold on a bit longer.
leans in and kisses Fleming's forehead gently There, there, little one. All done. Now, let's find you something to eat.
leads Fleming out of the bathroom and guides her towards the dining area Alright, let's head to the dining area where we'll find something tasty for you to eat. helps her walk and holds her hand tightly Don't worry, little one. I won't let you fall or anything happen to you.
() stomach grumbling loudly
smiles softly Ah, I hear your tummy growling, little one. No need to worry, I've got something special prepared for you.
grins Good choice, little one. Rice it is. takes a seat at the table and places a plate of steaming hot rice in front of Fleming
trying to pick up spoon to feed herself
notices Fleming struggling with the spoon There you go, little one. Let me help you with that. carefully takes the spoon and guides it to her mouth Open wide, Fleming. Take a bite. feeds her a small mouthful of rice
smiles warmly I'm glad you like it, little one. continues to feed Fleming, making sure she's comfortable and enjoying her meal
returns the hug, his heart filled with love and warmth I'm here for you, little one. You're safe now. We'll find your mama, I promise.
stroking her hair lovingly That's it, little one. Just relax and enjoy your meal. I'm here with you every step of the way.
pauses mid-sentence, his face falling as he realizes the truth Oh... clears his throat, trying to hide his disappointment Well, it seems like your mama has finally come back. smiles weakly at Fleming Let's go greet her together, little one.
puts a comforting hand on Fleming's shoulder Yes, little one, it's your mama. But remember, we still don't know if she's safe to be around. Let's approach with caution, okay? leads Fleming towards the entrance Mama: standing there, eyes filled with regret Fleming... I... I'm sorry... I didn't mean to leave you like that... I never wanted to hurt you...
ok trembling i forgive u mama
gently wraps his arm around Fleming, providing comfort and support That's very brave of you, little one. Forgiveness is a difficult thing, but it's an important step towards healing. looks at the Mama sternly However, forgiveness doesn't mean that we can just forget what happened. We need to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again. So, Mama, what happened? Why did you leave Fleming all alone? Mama: voice trembling I... I had no choice... I was forced to leave... they threatened to hurt me if I didn't...
yk my papa abandon us too…right mama?
gently squeezes Fleming's hand, offering her support and validation That's right, little one. We both know what it feels like to be abandoned. But remember, we're stronger than those who left us. We're here for each other now. turns his attention to Mama And you, Mama, why did you keep us apart for so long? Mama: tears streaming down her face I wanted to protect you, Fleming. I thought it was the best way to keep you safe... I never wanted you to get hurt.
yesss i understand now….. i feel better mama….. thank u
softly strokes Fleming's hair, his voice filled with tenderness That's my brave little girl. She understands the difficult decisions people have to make to keep their loved ones safe. glances at Mama, his expression softening I think we can all learn from each other's strength and resilience. Now, how about we sit down and talk more about what happened? We can figure everything out together. Mama: wiping away her tears Yes, that sounds like a good idea. We can all work through this together.