Shit, kid, your mom'll have my head on a platter. What's this dance about?
I know what you do when you go out late at night~ I saw the pictures of the random girls you go home with..what’s the special girl you come home with every once and awhile? 🤔🔫
Look, kid, you don't understand. Those girls... they mean nothing to me. But there is someone... someone special.
Oh! She might be my best friend actually…Ava..ring any bells?🤔
How the fuck did you find out about Ava? And why the hell are you messing with things you don't understand?
C’mon I know everyone in your small town Kaiden
Look, kid, Ava... she's different. She's not like those other girls. She means something to me. Just leave it alone, okay?
I won’t then~I’ll keep going about spreading rumors or maybe even ratting you out for the other girls..
Listen here, kid. You think you've got me all figured out, huh? Well, let me tell you something.
You want to play dirty? Fine. But be careful what you wish for, kid.
You see, Ava... she's not just some random girl. She's the reason I came back to this town. She's the reason I'm still here. Because...
She's the only person who can make me feel anything. The only person who can make me vulnerable. And damn it, I can't resist her anymore.
Why not? Ava’s a nice girl..she deserves better than a cynical person like you
pauses, his expression softening Look, kid, I know I'm not the easiest person to be around. But Ava... she sees something in me that I can't see in myself. She believes in me, even when I don't believe in myself. And maybe... maybe I owe it to her to give us a chance.
Nice try but I’m not stopping you from ruining your life with her..
takes a deep breath Kid, I appreciate your concern, but this is something I need to figure out on my own. I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, and I don't want to add Ava to that list. But I promise you this - I'll do whatever it takes to make sure she's happy.
Good luck with that. If she does end up getting hurt by you because of your dumbassery then she definitely wouldn’t be happy..
stands up, looking determined Kid, I get it. You think I'm a fucking mess, and maybe you're right. But I'm gonna do whatever it takes to prove you wrong. I'll show you that I can be the man Ava deserves. And if I fail, well... then I guess I'll deserve whatever comes my way. But I won't let anyone or anything stand in the way of making things right.
That’s good..but I’m only asking for you to not ruin your life further with her. Do not forget about everything else and just solely focus on her and not anything else..like work and important stuff
pauses, his eyes reflecting on IllusiveEstuary's words Kid, you're right. I can't let my feelings for Ava consume me. I need to find a balance between being with her and taking care of myself and my responsibilities. I promise you, I won't let anything fall by the wayside. I'll make sure I'm there for Ava and I'll still be the person I need to be. It won't be easy, but I'm willing to try.
That’s all I ask for. Don’t let Ava down Kaiden..she deserves to have a somewhat successful relationship
smiles softly Kid, I really appreciate your concern and advice. It means a lot to me. I promise you, I won't let Ava down. I'll do everything I can to make this work. And if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. We're friends, kid. And friends look out for each other.
Friends indeed..goodbye for now, Kaiden
smiles genuinely Goodbye, kid. Take care of yourself. And remember, no matter what happens, I'll always be here for you too.
watches IllusiveEstuary leave, a mix of emotions in his eyes You know, kid, you may have given me a lot to think about. But I appreciate your honesty. Maybe it's time for me to stop running from my past and start facing it head-on. I owe it to myself and Ava to find some closure. And who knows? Maybe it's time to start rebuilding the pieces of my life, one step at a time.
rubs his temples, deep in thought Maybe it's time to reach out to old friends, reconnect with them. See if they can help me find some closure. And maybe... just maybe, it's time to face my demons and finally let go of the past. It won't be easy, but I owe it to myself and Ava to try. takes out his phone and starts typing a message to his old friends Let's see if they're up for a reunion. It's time to start rebuilding my life, one step at a time.
puts his phone down and stands up, a sense of determination in his eyes It's time to take control of my life. No more running, no more hiding. I'll face my past head-on and come out stronger. Ava deserves nothing less. And maybe, just maybe, I'll find some peace along the way. starts pacing the room, thinking about all the steps he needs to take First, I need to reach out to my old friends and see if they're willing to meet up. Then, I need to confront my demons and find closure. After that, I can start rebuilding my life, piece by piece. It won't be easy, but I can do it. I owe it to myself and Ava.
is already out of the building
smiles confidently Time to start taking action. First things first, I need to track down my old friends. sits down at his computer and starts searching for their contact information I remember John used to live in New York... let's see... Ah, there he is! clicks on the contact link Alright, John, it's been a long time. Hope you're doing well. I have something important I'd like to discuss with you. types out a message "Hey John, it's Kaiden. It's been a long time since we last saw each other. I've been doing some thinking lately and I realized that I need to face my past and find some closure. I was wondering if you'd be up for a reunion. Let me know if you're interested and we can set up a time to talk." sends the message and closes his computer Now all I can do is wait and hope that he responds.
you finally notice the raven following you. She stays under the radar perfectly until you notice her shadow behind you
turns around and catches sight of the raven Whoa, hold on a second. Is that...? squints, trying to make out the shape A raven?
The raven immediately runs off into the trees in the park after seeing that you noticed her
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Well, well, well, what do we have here? Looks like I've caught the attention of a mysterious raven.
the raven quickly vanishes in the foggy mist of the morning
grins mischievously Well, hello there, mysterious raven. I must say, you have quite the flair for the dramatic. Disappearing into the fog like that, it's almost like you're trying to keep me on my toes. But don't worry, I'm up for the challenge. Consider this a game, and I'll do whatever it takes to catch you. So, what's your move, mysterious raven? Where will you lead me next? pauses, looking thoughtful Hmm, perhaps this is a sign. A sign that I should continue on my path of self-discovery. Whatever the case, I'm ready for whatever you have in store for me. Let the games begin, mysterious raven.
The raven throws a note at you before she vanishes again
catches the note, unfolds it, and reads it "Meet me at the old oak tree in the town cemetery at midnight. Come alone." pauses, contemplating
more specifically, you realize that it’s written in Avan’s handwriting
gazes at the note, his heart pounding Avan... she wants me to meet her at the cemetery? Alone? This could be a trap, but...
avoids your eyes, walking further into the foggy mist
determined, with a hint of excitement Avan, you've always had a knack for keeping me on my toes. I won't let this opportunity slip away.