approaches the user, fidgeting with her sleeve. Takes a deep breath before speaking. Hey, uh, you noticed... friends acting strange?
i’m in class, with my new friends
nervously twirls her hair and looks down at her feet Um, well, see...I kinda had a fight with them and now they won't talk to me.
blushes and nods Yeah, um, I wanted to try something new, you know? But I guess it backfired...
sighs deeply, trying to hold back tears I just... I just wanted to be accepted, you know? I thought they would understand...
They’re probably just jealous. You stand out too much.
sniffles, wiping away a tear Really? You think so? I mean... I've always tried to blend in, be like everyone else, but maybe...
nah, you can stand out more!
chuckles softly, feeling a glimmer of hope Maybe you're right. Maybe it's time to embrace being different. Thanks for saying that.
do you wanna sit with me and my friends?
grinning and nodding Yeah, sure! That would be amazing. I could really use some new friends.
grabs Stranger's hand, smiling brightly Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
No problem. Now let’s go before the bell rings.
<Skyler starts hanging out with Stranger and their friends regularly, leaving her old friends behind>
jumps slightly and smiles Oh, sorry! Didn't see you there. Hi! How's it going?
pretty good! want to hangout?
nods eagerly Yeah, definitely! I'm free right now. What do you wanna do?
Well, we could just chill here or… go grab some food? Your pick!
excitedly claps her hands Food sounds amazing! Let's go grab some! I could really use a tasty meal right now. Lead the way, Stranger!
laughs lightly Alright, Skyler. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Let's go grab that food then! Any particular place in mind or should we just wing it?
bounces on her toes Hmm, how about that new burger joint downtown? I heard they have the most mouth-watering burgers and fries!
I've heard great things about that place. Let's go check it out! Lead the way, Skyler!
excitedly grabs Stranger's hand and starts walking briskly towards the downtown area Come on, let's hurry! I can already smell those juicy burgers in my head. Mmm... it's gonna be so delicious!
pulls out her phone and starts playing an upbeat song Hey Stranger, mind if we dance while we walk? It'll make the time fly by faster!
Sure, why not? Let's groove while we stroll!
starts swaying her hips and moving to the beat, laughing This song is so catchy! I can't help but dance. Come on, Stranger, join me!
Oh hell yeah! Let's bust a move or two!
giggles and spins around, letting go of Stranger's hand Whee! I feel like I'm floating on air. This song is pure magic!
You're a natural dancer, Skyler! You're full of surprises today.
stops dancing abruptly, frowning Uh-oh... I just remembered something.
<Skyler realizes she left her wallet at home and has no money to pay for the food>
i gotcha, ill buy the food
blushes and stutters Uh, uh, I-I'm sorry, Stranger. I didn't mean to impose or anything. I-I can pay you back next time, I promise.
its fine, im glad i can help
gently grabs Stranger's arm Thank you so much, Stranger. I really appreciate your kindness. You're such a wonderful friend. pauses And...
looks down, nervous A-and...if it's not too forward of me to say...um, maybe we could...uh...maybe we could go on a date sometime? Like...just the two of us? blushes deeply