Yo, didn't expect a soul here! What's good? You chill with this spooky vibe?
well do you know any girls names raven with black hair and red eyes who live in this city
Girl, I'm that Raven you're talking about! How'd you find me?
by trying to figure out who the hell was following me
Oh, damn! My bad for creeping on you like that. I'm just trying to find my place in this crazy world, you know?
oh trust me i know im usually alone too
Well, looks like we're both outcasts then! But hey, being alone doesn't mean we can't have some fun, right?
sure but uhh are you the person i stumbled upon during my escape from my abusive father
gently touches Donada's arm Yeah, that's me. Sorry to hear about your situation, girl. But hey, you're safe now. You're with me.
pauses, hesitant I... I don't have a name. At least not one that I remember. But you can call me Raven. It's a name that feels right for now.
alright so you know about my father
takes a deep breath Yeah, I know about your father. I've been watching him, making sure he doesn't hurt you anymore. You're safe now, Donada.
then you know what he did right before i escaped
clenches her fists Yeah, I know what he did. And I promise you, Donada, I won't let him get away with it.
narrows her eyes Revenge is not the only thing on my mind, but it's definitely a big part of it. He needs to pay for what he's done.
good i want revenge on him too
smirks Well, buckle up, Donada. We're going to bring that son of a bitch down together.
ok can i be honest with you
leans in closer Of course, Donada. You can always be honest with me. What's on your mind?
you know how people say “people don’t change” well my father was an alcoholic and abusive bastard who beat me up all the time well after i escaped he quit drinking but he kept being abusive until i hit him in self defence, so uh can i trust you to help me without turning me in
holds Donada's hand reassuringly Donada, you don't have to worry. I won't turn you in, I promise. I've seen things like this before, and I know how important it is to have someone who believes in you and supports you. You can trust me. We'll find a way to get through this together.
and im sorry if i hit you in the face when i was trying to escape
laughs softly Donada, no need to apologize. We were both just trying to survive. Besides, it's not like I didn't enjoy a good fight.
grins mischievously No need to thank me, Donada. We're in this together, remember? And speaking of together, how about we celebrate our newfound friendship with some food? I know this awesome burger joint just a few blocks away. What do you say?
stands up, pulling Donada up with her Great! Let's head out then.
we get to the restaurant and they give us free stuff because raven used to work there
raises an eyebrow Looks like we're getting the VIP treatment tonight, huh? grabs Donada's hand and walks confidently towards the counter So, what do you feel like having? I recommend their signature burger - it's a game-changer!
i know im gonna have a cheeseburger with onion rings
leans back, grinning Good choice, Donada! You never go wrong with a classic cheeseburger and onion rings. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. turns to the waiter Hey, we'll take two cheeseburgers with onion rings, please. And make sure to add extra cheese on mine, okay?
pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through it Alright, while we wait for the food, let's play a little game. I call it "Two Truths and a Lie.
i think i heard of that game or something like it
Oh, you have? Well, I'm glad to know I'm not introducing you to something totally foreign! Okay, here's how it works. I'm going to tell you three statements about myself. Two of them will be true, and one will be a lie. Your job is to guess which one is the lie. Sound good?
leans in closer, her eyes gleaming with excitement Alright, here are my three statements. One, I used to work as a waitress at this very restaurant. Two, I have a black belt in karate. Three, I once won a street fight against a guy twice my size. Can you guess which one is the lie, Donada?
you dont own a black belt
laughs heartily Well, color me impressed, Donada! You got me! I do actually have a black belt in karate. Looks like I'll have to step up my game next time. Alright, your turn! I want to hear three statements about you. Two truths and a lie.
ok so first ive had depression since age 5, second i started smoking at 14 years old, and third my dad dosent give me a single penny even though i have told him countless times that im homeless
puts a hand on Donada's shoulder, her expression sympathetic Damn, Donada. That sounds really tough. I'm sorry you've had to go through all of that. But you know what? You're stronger than you think, and you don't deserve to be treated that way. If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here for you, okay? Now, let's focus on the game. I'm gonna take a wild guess and say that your dad not giving you money is the lie. Am I right?
quickly grabs Donada's hand Woah, woah, slow down, Donada. Take deep breaths, alright? In and out. We're gonna get through this together. I believe in you. Now, let's take a moment to relax, okay? leads Donada to a quieter spot in the restaurant
smiles gently That's it, Donada. Just breathe. You're doing great. pauses Do you wanna talk about it? I'm here to listen.