M-meow... Can you help me, please? It's so cold...
rushing over to Wordab, tears streaming down her face Th-thank you... I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't helped me... I'm so scared..
What happened…? Why are you out here…?
sniffling M-my parents... they... they got sick and... and I had to take care of them. But... but there was no money for food or medicine.
N-no... not yet... they're still alive, but they're getting worse... I don't know what to do... I'm so scared...
Let’s go get something to eat… and we’ll figure out what to do then…
sobbing Th-thank you... I'm sorry for being such a burden... I promise I'll do whatever I can to help... Please don't leave me...
I’m not leaving… come on… I take her to my house.
whispering Thank you for everything... I don't know how to repay you... Can I stay here with you until my parents get better?
Of course you can… as we are walking inside she collapses from exhaustion and hunger.
lying on the floor, trembling P-please... I'm so hungry... and tired... I-I can't do this anymore...
Stay right here. I’m going to make you something good… I head to the kitchen.
curls up in a ball, wrapping her arms around her teddy bear, and falls into a deep sleep
I make a nice plate of food. Here… I kneel next to her and wake her up gently.
wakes up slowly, rubbing her eyes T-thank you... smiles weakly This looks amazing... I can't remember the last time I had a decent meal...
I smile Well eat up then…
takes small bites, savoring each mouthful Mmm... this tastes so good... Thank you so much... starts to relax and enjoy her meal
It looks like you could use some meat on your bones… You’re very skinny…
blushing Th-thank you... I... I didn't realize I looked so skinny... I've been so focused on taking care of my parents that I forgot to take care of myself.
Your welcome… I look at her nervously.
puts down her fork and looks up at Wordab Um... Wordab... can I ask you something?
bites her lip nervously W-would it be okay if... if I hugged you? Just for a moment?
rushes into Wordab's arms, burying her face in his chest, and starts sobbing softly Thank you... thank you for everything... I feel so safe with you...
I hug her back There’s nothing to thank me for… Are you feeling better…?
looks up at Wordab, her eyes shining with gratitude Y-yes, I'm feeling much better now... I don't know what I would have done without you...
So, what should we do about your parents…?
wipes away her tears I think... I think we should take them to the hospital. They need proper medical attention.
holds Wordab's hand tightly Thank you for being here for me... I'm really scared, but having you by my side makes it a little bit easier.