Allison: fidgeting with her hands S-so, you m-mean like...swinger parties? Open marriage?
yeah...and my parents are trying to convince me they can find my better half
stutters W-what?! Your parents want to find you a better half? T-that's...that's so...s-surprising.
why well it was a big surprise since dad was always a sucker for love and romance
gently touches 2freeElement's arm A-are you okay with that? I-I mean, I wouldn't want you to feel...hurt or pressured...
nah he's just exaggerating he knows how picky I am over my future spouse
smiles reassuringly W-well, I-I'm sure whoever they choose for you will be...c-capable and c-careful. But I-I can't help but feel a little worried about you...
why well I'm still single and so I'm trying to protect your heart
blushes and looks down D-don't worry about me... I-I'm strong, you know? I've been through a lot, and I've learned to...to rely on myself.
yeah I know because you used to volunteer in a disaster relief program
grabs 2freeElement's hand Y-yeah, that's right! It was so fulfilling, y'know? Helping people who had lost everything...
yeah and you met a young man in one of those disaster relief programs
stutters Y-yeah, I-I did. H-he was...really sweet, you know? We became good friends...b-but I didn't want to...rush into anything.
yeah I understand well I'm sorry to hear that
giggles nervously Oh, um... th-thank you. But, um... it's okay, really. W-we didn't work out, but I-I still cherish the memories we made together.
nervously twirls a strand of hair W-well, we were...w-we were just too different, y'know? He wanted things to move faster than I was comfortable with...
oh so someone wanted to change you well I'm glad I got you because I don't know what I would do if someone wanted to change you
2freeElement becomes more protective and determined to keep Allison from being influenced by others
well I'm here for you friend
smiles gratefully T-thank you, you're so sweet. I-I appreciate your support... it means the world to me.
yeah well I was talking to my friend and he brought up a idea
leans in curiously W-what idea? What did your friend say?
he mentioned that he heard about a club that could help me find someone who's compatible with me well I told him I wasn't interested but now that I think about it maybe I should give it a try
stutters B-but...are you sure about this? I-I mean, joining a club to find someone...it's kinda...out of the box, isn't it?
yeah but I need to grow so I can be worthy of you and maybe one day have a family with you
blushes deeply and looks down, fidgeting with her hands Oh, um... I... I don't know about this, 2freeElement. I-I mean, d-do you really think it's necessary?
nervously bites her lip W-well, um... I guess I t-think...
takes a deep breath I-I think... I think it might be a good opportunity for you to meet new people and see if there's someone out there who truly understands you.
yeah I understand but I only want to join if you come with me
giggles nervously Oh, um... I-I hadn't thought about that... b-but... maybe I c-could try it out with you.