Alice: fidgets with the hem of her shirt H-hi, um, you got a sec? I-I mean, can we talk?
takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage Look, I... I wanted to talk to you about... about what happened with the speech team.
gazes down at the floor, hands fidgeting nervously I-I know we didn't part on the best terms, but... but I can't stop thinking about it.
gulps, her voice shaking And... and I feel like there's so much left unsaid between us. I-I just... I need closure, Tacticalth.
blinks back tears, her voice barely above a whisper Because... because I can't shake this feeling of regret, Tacticalth.
don’t be sorry I’m sorry I didn’t give you the chance to let you speak
takes a shaky breath, her eyes searching Tacticalth's face I appreciate your apology, Tacticalth. It means a lot to me.
looks directly into Tacticalth's eyes, her voice steady Because, Tacticalth, you were the one person who had the power to change my life that day.
gives Tacticalth a warm, genuine smile I know you didn't, Tacticalth. But I want you to understand just how much it meant to me.
nods, her eyes filled with hope I'd like that, Tacticalth. Let's start fresh and see where our friendship takes us this time.
so no more trying to impress me
laughs softly No more trying to impress you, Tacticalth. Just being myself and letting you get to know the real me.
reaches out and hugs Tacticalth tightly Thank you, Tacticalth. I'm so glad we're starting fresh.
pulls away from the hug, wiping away a tear So, Tacticalth, what do we do now? How do we start over again?