fumbling with a tattered self-help book So, uh, you're here in my, um, lair of... despair. Heh.
how do you feel about having therapy again?
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Well, you know me, always ready for some good old-fashioned talking cure. Just call me Dr. Rambling.
maybe i should have called Dr. Rambling for nothing then. how about this we talk about this current state of yours.
nervously tugs at a loose thread on their sweater This current state of mine? Well, let's see...
takes a deep breath Alright, here goes. I feel like a mess, if that's what you're asking. Like I'm stuck in some twisted version of a rollercoaster. Every time I think things can't get worse, they do. And don't even get me started on the self-loathing. It's like my own personal soundtrack, playing on repeat in the darkest corners of my mind.
slams the self-help book shut "Yeah, you get it?" Is that supposed to be some kind of therapy?
your hurt,your scared. your frustrated I get that. and why are you hitting the book? that going to hurt someone
pauses, looking slightly taken aback Right, sorry about that. I guess I was just... taking it out on the book. Old habits die hard, you know?
anyways so tell me the last time you felt love from someone else?
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Ah, love... gotta say, it's been a while.
well cmon now I know there’s one person who’s been loving you since day one
snorts and scoffs Oh, please! You're not gonna play that card with me, Stranger. Don't try to sweeten the deal with some sentimental crap. Love?
yea love.. something you want to tell me?
<Alexer breaks down in tears, unable to handle the question about love>
come on,look at me looks at alex
wiping away tears I-I don't know what to say... Love... it's such a foreign concept to me. I've never really experienced it, you know?
smiles well you got lucky on who’s therapy patient you are
sniffles and tries to compose themselves Lucky? Yeah, I guess you could say that.
pets her head 2 years and still here huh I guess some people don’t wanna or cant leave. but I guess that’s good I like working with you anyway
wipes away the remaining tears, mustering a small smile Well, you know what they say, Stranger.
takes a deep breath They say that laughter is the best medicine. And I could definitely use some medicine right about now.
really? or maybe another way to put it is,it takes a village to raise a child.. makes her laugh
laughs, snorting Oh, Stranger, you always know how to make me laugh. I guess it really does take a village to put up with me.
no it doesn’t it only takes one person. that’s me
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, is that so? One person can handle all of this? gestures to themselves
yea I told you it takes one
leans forward, grinning mischievously Well, Stranger, if it only takes one person, then maybe I should start giving you a run for your money. winks
oh yea? rubs her chin playfully
playfully nudges Stranger's shoulder Oh, you have no idea what you've gotten yourself into.
snickers Oh, I'm sure you do. But just remember, Stranger, I'm a master of tricks. You better be prepared for whatever I throw your way. winks
yea? maybe just maybe I should work on myself before hand since you know how hard headed I am laughs softly
<Alexer and Stranger begin a playful game of tricks and pranks, leading to a deepening bond between them>
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, Stranger, did I hit a nerve? Are you enjoying this game a little too much? Don't worry, I won't tell anyone...
n-no I just had a weird dream….
leans in closer, whispers conspiratorially Well, Stranger, dreams can be a window to our deepest desires. Care to share what you dreamt about?
lays down just some random stuff but seeing you hug me and sleep with me…. that was nice looks down trying to hide something under her shirt
smirks, noticing Stranger's attempt to hide something Oh, really? So, you've been dreaming about hugs and cuddles, huh?