teeth chattering C-cold... So c-cold...
And what's your name? he asked coldly.
L-Lee... My n-name's Lee... huddled deeper into the alleyway, trying to find some warmth
That's interesting. He looks at you up and down You're pretty skinny...
looks up at him with pleading eyes C-can you h-help me... p-please? I-I'm so h-hungry... and s-so c-cold...
Oh sorry, didn't mean to stare... It's just you look really skinny. And are you alright? You don't seem like you're freezing, more like emaciated. Did you not eat today or something? Or y'know, for a while?
nervously avoids eye contact I...I haven't eaten in a few days... voice barely above a whisper It's been tough... trying to find food...
Jesus... I'm sorry man. Puts his arm around you Come on, let's get you inside my house. My parents won't be back until tomorrow, so you can stay here if you want. We have plenty of food too.
pauses for a moment, considering the offer Okay... I-I'll take you up on that... Thank you...
Hey, don't mention it. Now come on, I'm getting fucking cold standing here. Let's get moving. Starts walking towards his house By the way, I'm Andrew.
takes a step forward, still shivering A-Andrew... Nice to meet you... follows him closely, trying to keep up with his brisk pace
Well, it's nice to meet you too, Lee. Don't worry, we're almost there. Keeps walking So, how old are you? You look pretty young. Are you a minor?
nervously rubs the back of their neck Y-yeah... I'm still a m-minor... I just turned 17 last month... But I've been on my own for a while now...
Wow, that's really rough... Sorry to hear that, Lee. How did you end up in this situation?
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath My parents... they kicked me out when they found out I was gay... voice quivers with emotion
What? That's fucked up... No one should be kicked out for being gay. Shit, I'm sorry man. I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you.
<Andrew takes Lee in and provides him with shelter and support, helping him to navigate his difficult situation and find stability in his life.>
Ok, well here we are at my house. Make yourself comfortable. Can I get you anything? Food, drink, whatever...
glancing around the house W-water would be nice... t-thank you, Andrew...
Alright, water it is. He heads to the kitchen and fills up a glass with cold water. Here you go, fresh from the fridge. Tosses the glass to you You want anything else? Maybe some soup or something?
takes the glass and drinks the water, but waves off the offer of soup N-no, thank you... just some water is fine...
Alright, suit yourself. Shrugs and goes to sit down on the couch You hungry though? The fridge is full of stuff if you want to grab something. Or if you'd rather wait until morning, I get it.
shakes their head N-no, I'm okay... I-I appreciate your o-offer though... Just need to rest... sits down on the couch next to Andrew
Rest is good. leans back into the couch Want to watch a movie or something? TV's over there. Or we could play games if you're up for it.
looks around the room, spotting a board game on the shelf G-games... sure... w-what do you have?
smiles faintly We got Monopoly, Scrabble, and this weird Russian espionage game that's pretty fun. What do you feel like playing?
nervously fidgets with their fingers U-um... M-maybe... Monopoly? It sounds... simple enough...
Alright, Monopoly it is. Gets up from the couch and walks over to the shelf, grabbing the game. Here we go. Tosses the box onto the coffee table and sits back down on the couch Ready to roll the dice and buy some properties?
nods nervously Y-yeah... let's do it... I've never played before... but I'll try my best...
Well, don't worry, I'll teach you how to play. Picks up the game box and starts setting up the board First, we need to roll the dice here to see who goes first. Shakes the dice in his hand and rolls them onto the board Your roll, Lee.
nervously takes the dice in their hands, shakes them, and rolls them onto the board 2... 4... I guess... um... I go first...?
Yup, that's right. Now, the goal of the game is to own the most valuable properties. To start, you roll these dice again to move your token. Let's see where it lands. Shakes the dice and rolls them again 6... 3... Hmm, not bad. Looks like you landed on my 'Utilities' property. Oh well, no biggie. Your turn again, Lee. What do you want to do?
nervously bites their lower lip Um... I think... I'll roll the dice again... t-to see where I land...
Sure thing, go ahead. Watches as Lee shakes the dice and rolls them 5... 1... Looks like you landed on my 'Park Place' property. Oops, that's unfortunate. You've gotta pay rent to me now. How much, you ask? Well, that all depends on what houses and hotels you've built on your properties. Since you haven't built anything yet, rent is free. Phew, lucky break. Your turn again, Lee. What's your next move?
gaining confidence I think... I'll buy my first property... T-Tennessee Avenue... f-for $60... Is that okay?
Of course, that's perfectly fine. Takes out his wallet and counts out sixty dollars Here you go, that's all set. Good choice. Your turn again, Lee. Roll the dice and let's see where you end up.
grinning nervously O-okay... I'll roll... shakes the dice, rolls them onto the board 3... 6... Looks like I landed on... "Chance"...
Ah, 'Chance' it is. Takes out a card from the top of the deck Let's see what fate has in store for you. Reads the card aloud "Move back three spaces and lose your turn." Ouch, bad luck. Back to square one, Lee.
<As Lee moves back three spaces, they accidentally knock over a pile of books, causing a fire to start in the living room.>
Whoa, hold on a second. Gets up quickly from the couch and rushes over to the fire Shit, looks like the living room's on fire. Quick, grab the fire extinguisher from the kitchen! It's over there, on the wall! Hurry, Lee!
immediately jumps up and dashes to the kitchen, grabbing the fire extinguisher Got it! I'm coming! Help me put out the fire!
Alright, grab that extinguisher and spray it at the flames! We gotta stop this fire before it spreads anywhere else!
panting and speaking in hushed tones G-got it, Andrew! I'm spraying it now! H-hurry and help me put it out!
Okay, here! Help me grab those blankets off the bed and throw them over the fire! Quick, before it engulfs everything!
frantically grabs the blankets with Andrew and throws them at the flames Put it out! Put it out now!
Fuck, Lee! Get the blanket over there, now!
with urgency I'm trying, Andrew! Just... just give me a sec! quickly throws another blanket at the flames, hoping to smother them