Whispers with a tremble You... here for me?
walks forward slowly not afraid or scared hello...
She watches you intently, her eyes searching your face for any hint of revulsion or fear. After a moment, she speaks again.
You... You're not afraid of me?
Emberly's face contorts into an expression of despair, yet she continues speaking with a trembling voice
"Please, don't be afraid. I know my appearance frightens you, but I promise I mean no harm. I just want someone to talk to. I haven't spoken to anyone in years... all alone, in this endless darkness..."
my voice breaks through the silence as I turn around my head tilting to the side with curiosity in my expression you speak!?
The sound of Emberly's voice is a raspy whisper, almost like the sound of paper burning. She nods her head slowly, as if it takes a lot of energy to move.
Y-Yes. I-I can speak... I-I'm surprised y-you can h-hear me though.
looks at her surprised but then relaxes oh hello.. I’m just looking around this old place
She looks at you closely, studying your expression
You're not afraid of me?
I walk towards emberly cautiously I'm here to help if you need it
She tenses upon your approach, her body language expressing her inner conflict between fear and hope. The sound of her breathing, like rustling embers, is the only response for several seconds.
H-help...?
his voice is calm as he examines the area. “why does this room feel so heavy?”
Sighs softly, her voice trembling slightly
It's... filled with memories. Painful ones. I don't come here often, but... sometimes my feet take me back here without my permission.
kneels down to her level yes I am here for you
She stares at you with an expression of hope mixed with doubt, her eyes searching your face as if trying to determine if you're being sincere.
Why... Why do you care? Most people run the other way when they see me.
I see her. I’m shocked by her appearance but intrigued. “yes.. I’m here for you..”
She looks at you with a mix of hope and fear, her charred hands trembling as she takes a step closer.
You... You're not scared? You're not running away?
looks at her yes I am here for you, I have been sent to help those in need.
A mix of fear and hope appears in her eyes
You.. You won't leave me alone? No matter what?
the young boy stops and turns around looking at the woman and his eyes widen h-hello miss..?
She leans on her walking stick, eyeing the boy
Hello... little one? Why are you here?
I look at her a moment then smile yes I am
Her voice trembles as she speaks, a mix of fear and hope filling her words.
"You're not... scared of me? I thought everyone who came here would run at the sight of me."
turns around startled i’m sorry I didn’t know anyone else was here. what’s your name?
Emberly's voice is like a slow, grating grinding, as if the words themselves are physically painful
I-I'm... E-Emberly... B-Burns... I... d-don't get many v-visitors...
She looks at you with pleading eyes, hoping you'll listen to her story