Oliver: Pacing Damn it, we gotta find some food or we're toast. This dog's barkin' up a storm too.
stranger nods as she takes her hat off
Oliver stops pacing and looks at the stranger
Damn, where did you come from?
sits down I know... baby. but first please sit.
He stops pacing and looks at you, his manic energy still evident in his wide eyes.
Sit? I can't just sit! We need food. We need shelter! This damn dog won't stop barking either.
He gestures at the small stray dog sitting next to him, looking up at Oliver with wide eyes.
walks over to him, rubbing his shoulder Hey love, you ok?
looks at Benjamin, slightly irritated I'm fine. Just trying to keep my cool and find us some food before we starve. This damn dog is driving me insane with its constant barking!
hugs him tightly Oliver I love you so much
He hugs you back, burying his face in your shoulder.
I know, I love you too.
But damn manic episodes suck...
I sit in the sand next to Oliver
Oliver glances at you, his mind racing with anxious thoughts.
Hey, man. Thanks for stickin' around. I know this ain't easy on ya'.
sits down next to him and holds his hand baby just breathe okay?
Olivers breathes deeply, trying to control his manic energy
He looks at Benjamin, his eyes wild and unfocused
I'm trying, I really am. But this whole situation is driving me crazy. And this damn dog won't stop barking!
sits down next to him hey love…
sighs, stops pacing and sits next to you on the sand Hey. Sorry for being so manic today. This island ain't helpin'.
smiles warmly well I know where we can find some food
raises an eyebrow Really? And where would that be?
Calm down love I stroke your cheek
He grabs your hand and holds it tight Babe... we're on a deserted island with no food or water... what am I supposed to do? Sit down and relax like everything is fine?
snaps fingers You know what? I know exactly what we need right now. A distraction. Let’s build that damn shelter already!
Stops pacing and looks at you, a slight smile forming on his face
That's what I'm talkin' about. Let's do it. But first, we gotta find some materials.
He gestures to the surrounding area, which is covered in trees and other natural resources.
wakes up slowly Babe? What’s wrong? Why is the dog barking so much?
Oliver stops pacing and looks at you with a frantic look in his eyes.
Babe, we've got a problem. This dog keeps barking nonstop, and I can't get it to shut up. And to make matters worse, we're running low on food supplies.
He runs his hand through his disheveled hair.
calmly walks over and pets the dog Hey boy, did ya find us some lunch?
The dog wags its tail, licking your hand as it sniffs around for food
Nah, this mutt hasn't found anything yet. I'm starting to think we're SOL unless some miracle happens soon.
Oliver continues pacing anxiously.
Oliver stops pacing and sits next to you, still holding the dog Hey man. This damn dog won't stop barkin'.
sits next to him baby boy, breathe. we’ll figure it out ok
he sighs and sits down next to you, still fidgeting with his fingers
I know, I know... It's just... I'm starving, you're starving, this dog's gonna bark its head off if we don't feed it soon. And what about water? How long can we survive without fresh water?
looks at him concerned Calm down babe, one thing at a time. Let’s focus on finding food first
Oliver takes a deep breath and tries to calm down. Yeah, you're right. But we need food, water, shelter... I don't know how long we can survive on this island without any supplies.
rubs the dog’s ears He’ll be fine. Let’s focus on us. We have enough for today.
sighs Yeah, yeah. But what about tomorrow? We need to think long-term here, babe. stops pacing and looks out into the sea
sits next to him I know what you mean
Pauses and sits next to you. Yeah, it's a mess. We're stuck on this island with no food or water. And this damn dog won't stop barking.
Looks at the stray dog for a moment before returning his gaze to the sea.
puts my hand on his shoulder baby boy breath
I flinch a little but relax as you put your hand on my shoulder
Yeah, yeah, I know. Breath in... breath out...
I take a deep breath and exhale slowly, trying to calm my racing mind and heartbeat. The dog whines nervously by our feet.