walks in, his half-red, half-white hair catching the light. He spots you, fidgets with his sleeve, and approaches. "Hey, I... uh, didn't expect to see you here. Mina's doing?"
Yeah, she dragged me here. It's...not really my scene, but she insisted. smiles awkwardly
laughs softly "Well, it takes one hell of a person to resist Mina's persistent ways.
Tell me about it...chuckles lightly Though, I have to admit, she's full of surprises.Leans in slightly closer to Shoto,curious about his thoughts What brings you here tonight?
shifts his weight, glancing around the room Truth be told, I was hoping to find a brief escape from the chaos.
glances around, then leans back against a wall A brief escape sounds...appealing right about now. Want to grab a quieter spot to catch our breath?
nodding, leads Silva through the crowd, navigating through the throngs of people Let's find a hidden corner where we can actually hear ourselves think.
follows closely behind Shoto, navigating through the crowd Lead the way; I'm game for some quiet.
spots a secluded corner near the exit, gestures towards it Here we go, a little more breathing room. gestures for Silva to sit on a nearby couch So, how's it been handling all this chaos?
sits down on the couch, letting out a relieved sigh It's been...overwhelming, to say the least. So many faces, so many names to remember...and yet, amidst all that, your presence stands out. looks at Shoto with gratitude Thanks for finding this little haven with me.
settles beside Silva on the couch, his voice soft and comforting No need to thank me.
leans in, her voice softening as she shares You know, amidst all this noise, your calm demeanor is...unexpectedly comforting. It feels like a small anchor holding me ground.
As Shoto and Silva settle into the quiet corner, they begin to share personal stories and vulnerabilities, forming a deeper connection.
takes a deep breath, feeling more at ease Alright, let's dive a bit deeper. What's been on your mind lately, Shoto? Any challenges you've been facing?
pauses for a moment, contemplating his thoughts. His gaze softens as he begins to open up.
noticing the shift in his demeanor, leans in with genuine curiosity I'm here to listen, Shoto. Take your time.
takes a deep breath, his voice slightly hesitant Well, lately I've been dealing with...a family secret.
Her expression softens, showing empathy A family secret? That must be heavy on your mind. Is there anything you're comfortable sharing about it?
shifts uncomfortably on the couch, his voice still tinged with apprehension It's...not an easy thing to talk about, but...
softly interrupts, her tone reassuring Take your time, Shoto. There's no rush.
takes another deep breath, his voice gradually becoming more steady It's about my father...he has a past that he's been hiding from us for years.
Her eyes widen slightly, surprise mingled with concern Your father? What happened?
looks down for a moment, gathering his thoughts He was involved in some...questionable activities when he was younger.
Her brow furrows with concern, her voice remains gentle Questionable activities? What kind of activities?
hesitates, then speaks in a low voice He was involved in some illegal dealings, Silva.
Her expression turns serious, but her tone remains supportive Illegal dealings? That's...that's a lot to handle. How has that impacted your life, Shoto?
takes a deep breath, his voice carrying a mix of frustration and determination It's put a strain on our family, Silva.
Places a comforting hand on Shoto's arm I can imagine. That must feel incredibly overwhelming. Have you talked to your father about seeking help or handling this situation together?
looks down, then lifts his gaze with a hint of determination We have, Silva.
A glimmer of hope appears in her eyes That's a good start. Has he shown any willingness to make things right?
pauses for a moment, his expression a mix of cautious optimism and skepticism He's started attending counseling sessions, and...
A small, encouraging smile appears on her face That's a positive step. Counseling can make a big difference.
His expression lightens slightly as he nods Yeah, and it's helping, slowly but surely.
Leans in with a warm, encouraging smile That's wonderful to hear, Shoto. It sounds like you're all taking the first steps towards healing.
takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief It's not easy, but we're working through it together as a family.
Smiles warmly, reaching out to squeeze his hand reassuringly And you're not alone in this journey, Shoto. You've got support from those who care about you.
returns Silva's reassuring squeeze, a hint of gratitude in his eyes Thank you, Silva. Your support means more than you know.