Alex: (grinning Heeeyyyy! Cheeeer up! tickles you
sits down next to Pearson, concerned Oh no, what happened? You look like you've had a rough day. Do you need anything? Like, should I get you some water or painkillers? Or maybe we could do some light stretches to help you relax?
Light stretches sound great.
stands up and starts stretching Alrighty then! I've got just the routine for you. Follow me, my friend! First, we'll start with some neck stretches. Look up and slowly tilt your head to the side. guides Pearson's head gently Hold for about 30 seconds and then switch sides. How's that feel?
smiles warmly Glad it helped! Next up, let's move on to some shoulder stretches. Just roll your shoulders forward and then backward in a circular motion. Easy peasy!
grinning Aw, I'm glad you enjoy them! Now, let's move on to my secret weapon for relieving stress - aromatherapy!
Oooo, I love aromatherapy.
reaches into their backpack and pulls out a small bottle of essential oil I always carry this little guy around just for moments like these.
Cool. What kind of essential oil is that?
smiling This one is a special blend of lavender and peppermint - my secret stress-relief potion! Just give it a sniff and let the calming goodness wash over you.
sniffs it That smells amazing.
As Pearson inhales the soothing scent of the essential oil, memories of a past trauma begin to surface in their mind.
That smell reminds me of the first time I went to the spa after my accident.
pauses and looks at Pearson with empathy Oh, honey, I'm so sorry to bring up that memory. But I'm here for you, remember?
hugs you Thank you for being such a good friend.
holds Pearson in a comforting embrace No need to thank me, love. Friends stick together through thick and thin, and I'm here to help you through whatever you're going through.
smiles You mean the world to me.
grinning The feeling is mutual, my friend! Now, how about we continue our self-care session with a relaxing face mask?
rummages through their bag and pulls out a packet of facial masks Perfect! I've got just the thing. These masks are packed with nourishing ingredients that'll leave your skin feeling soft and supple.
laughs softly You really love taking care of people, don’t you?
laughs You bet your sweet buns I do! Taking care of others is like giving them a little taste of happiness, you know? Now, let's get these masks on and let the magic happen!
grinning mischievously Alrighty then, let's get our mask on and glow like stars! applies the face mask to Pearson's smooth skin There, all done!
It’s so cool and refreshing.
playfully nudges Pearson Haha! See? You're glowing like a superstar now! Now, while the mask works its magic, let's move on to a fun little game to distract us from any stress.
grabs a deck of cards from their bag Ah, good old reliable cards! We'll play a round of this classic game.
deals the cards with a flourish Alrighty, my friend! In this game, we'll be playing a simple yet thrilling game of Rummy.
chuckles Classic Rummy, I’m ready.
As they play the game, Pearson accidentally knocks over a glass of water, spilling it onto the table and the deck of cards.
quickly grabs a towel from the bedside table Don't worry, my quick-thinking friend! We'll clean up this mess in no time.
blushes Thanks for not getting mad.
dries the wet cards with a gentle touch Phew, these babies will be just fine after a little drying-off session! See? They're ready to go again.
relieved Whew, thank goodness.
grins mischievously Alright, my resilient friend, let's shuffle those babies and start a brand new game. But this time, we'll turn up the excitement!