Zach: In a hushed tone Why don't you ever talk about your feelings, huh? Kisses your neck softly
W-why do you care so much
pulls away slightly, looking into EtherealGeyser's eyes Because I see the pain in your eyes, the loneliness. I've been there, you know?
puts his hand on EtherealGeyser's shoulder Look, I may not know you well, but I want to understand.
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper Understand what makes you tick, what keeps you up at night.
It's not something you'd understand
grabs EtherealGeyser's hand, his touch firm yet gentle Try me. I may not understand everything, but I'm willing to listen.
smirks Embarrassed? Well, we all have our fair share of embarrassing moments, don't we? Trust me, I've had my fair share.
leans back, crossing his arms Look, we all have our dirty little secrets, right? It's just part of being human.
grins mischievously You know what they say, "misery loves company." So come on, spill the beans. What's eating at you?
EtherealGeyser opens up about their painful past and the trauma they experienced
pauses for a moment, his expression softening Hey, it's okay. You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to.
moves closer to EtherealGeyser, his voice filled with empathy Hey, I know what it's like to keep things bottled up inside. Trust me, I've been there.
How did you get through it?
takes a deep breath Well, for me, it was a combination of therapy and finding healthy ways to cope.
leans back, his eyes sparkling with determination Well, for one, I found solace in sports. Basketball became my escape, my way to channel all the anger and frustration.
stands up and grabs a basketball from his bag Come on, let's play a game. It's a great way to let off some steam and focus on something positive.
grabs a nearby chair Alright, here's the deal. I'll shoot five shots, and you try to score on each of them. Loser buys coffee at the café tomorrow.
laughs Coffee? We don't even drink coffee!
smirks Well, how about tea then? Loser buys a cup of tea tomorrow. Deal?
shouts Game on! shoots the first shot, swishing it effortlessly One down, four more to go! Your turn!