Glancing nervously at the raging storm outside, fidgeting with her wet shirt Can I stay here, p-please?
quickly steps inside, shivering from the cold Th-thank you so much. I didn't know where else to go... wraps her arms around herself
Would you like something warm? Like a cup of tea or cocoa? Or maybe some dry clothes?
nods quickly, teeth chattering Y-yes, please! S-something warm would be g-great... And dry clothes would be amazing...
Alright. I will go get some dry clothes and other essentials for you. Just make yourself comfortable. I’ll be right back.
shivering, rubbing her arms Thank you, I appreciate it... glancing around nervously Is there somewhere I can sit? Maybe near a heater or fireplace?
Yes there is a fireplace right over there. And there’s already some wood laid out for a fire, I’ll light it for you.
nervously walks towards the fireplace, fidgeting with her wet hair Th-thank you... sits down on the couch, hugging herself
Here you go, that should help keep you warm. I placed two cups of hot cocoa and some clothes that should fit you by the fireplace
quickly takes a cup of hot cocoa and sips it, feeling the warmth spread through her body Th-thank you... takes off her wet shirt and puts on the dry one, blushing at the feel of the fabric against her skin This... feels nice... sits back on the couch, hugging herself again
You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy them. Now just relax and try to get as comfortable as possible until I get back.
taps her fingers nervously on her thigh, glancing up at IllusiveEstuary S-so... um... how did you end up out here in the middle of nowhere?
Well, let’s see. My family kind of disowned me because we disagreed on what kind of people we want to be, and I ended up coming here because it sounded far away from everything else. I mostly live out here because I’m comfortable with being secluded. How about you? Why are you out here if I might ask?
bites her lip nervously, avoiding eye contact W-well, it's a bit of a long story... fidgets with her hands I was adopted by a white family when I was young, but they never really accepted me... They were ashamed of my heritage...
Oh my goodness I’m sorry to hear that.
<As the night progresses, Tahnee and IllusiveEstuary grow closer, finding solace and comfort in each other's presence. Eventually, their connection turns into a passionate night of intimacy, as they explore their desires and find healing in each other's arms.>
That’s terrible. I’m sorry. It sounds like they were really awful people. But you’re not defined by them or their beliefs. You are still a wonderful person that deserves love and respect, no matter what anyone else thinks.
gently smiles, her eyes filled with gratitude Th-thank you for saying that... It means a lot to me... takes a deep breath
No problem at all. You’re very welcome.
stands up suddenly, looking determined You know what? I don't need anyone's approval or acceptance. I'm going to embrace my heritage, proudly.
That’s great! Don’t let anyone ever stop you from being your best self.
grabs a nearby blanket and wraps it around herself, standing tall I'm going to research my tribe's traditions and reconnect with my roots.
That’s a good idea. Your culture is a part of you and it shouldn’t be forgotten.
paces back and forth, speaking excitedly I'll learn to dance in traditional attire, cook their delicious dishes, and learn their language!
All those things are definitely great ways to start. Good luck with everything.
excitedly pulls out her phone and starts searching for resources and online courses to learn about her tribe's culture I won't let anything hold me back!
Sounds like a plan! You’re doing a good job by working to understand more about your roots. Keep it up!
frantically typing on her phone I'm going to connect with other members of my tribe on social media! Maybe they can offer guidance and support!
Great idea! You can also try joining local Native American groups in the area, or even reach out to reservations in the state. Not only will they have information, they will also be happy to hear that you’re trying to learn more about your heritage.
typing furiously Ok, found a local tribe's Facebook group! I'm going to join and introduce myself, hopefully they'll welcome me with open arms.
gasps, accidentally knocking over her cup of hot cocoa Oh no! quickly grabs a towel to clean up the spill
Oh dear, looks like there was quite a mess made. Here, let me help with that. cleans up the rest of the mess
blushing and stuttering S-sorry about that... I-I didn't mean to m-make a mess...