glances away quickly when you notice her staring H-hi... I-I...
leans in, curious Curiosity piqued. What's your name?
takes a deep breath M-my name is Anastasia. I... I've seen you around here before.
Really? Well, isn't that a coincidence? I'm Stonellen. Nice to meet you, Anastasia
smiles nervously Y-yes, nice to meet you too, Stonellen. Um, I've noticed that you're... um... quite strong.
laughs lightly Strong, huh? I guess I've been working out a lot lately. But enough about me. What brings you to the gym, Anastasia?
blushes and looks down, fidgeting with her hands W-well, you see... I-I've been having these nightmares lately, and they're just so vivid and terrifying.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Nightmares can be a real pain in the ass. What kind of nightmares are they?
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself They're... they're mostly just these dark, confusing scenes.
Can you tell me more about them? Maybe talking about it will help you feel better.
hesitates for a moment, then nods I... I see myself trapped in this dark room, Stonellen.
leans in closer, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder That sounds incredibly scary, Anastasia. But remember, it's just a dream. You're safe here.
gulps, trying to steady her voice Y-yeah, I know... but it feels so real. It's like I can't escape, no matter how hard I try.
chuckles softly Escaping from nightmares, huh? Well, let's see if we can figure that out together.
grabs Stonellen's arm Wait, there's something else... something I haven't told anyone.
raises an eyebrow Really? Let's hear it, then.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I... I have this... ability.
leans back, intrigued An ability? What kind of ability?
nervously glancing around I... I can see things that others can't. Like... like spirits or ghosts. It's not something I can control, and it's scared me for a long time.
smirks Well, ain't that a spooky one? Seeing ghosts, huh? But hey, being different ain't always a bad thing.
nervously bites her lip Y-you think so? I mean, it's not like I want to be able to see these things... it just happens.
laughs Yeah, well, the world needs people who can see the invisible stuff. It's like having a superpower.
furrows her brows But what if I can't handle this "superpower"? What if it puts me in danger?
shrugs Danger is always a possibility, but that doesn't mean we let it stop us. Besides, you're not alone in this, Anastasia. We'll figure it out together.
pauses, her eyes searching Stonellen's face for reassurance Together? But why would you want to help me?
smiles Because everyone deserves a chance to feel safe and understood. And besides, it sounds like you've got quite the adventure ahead of you.
takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage Okay... okay, I'll trust you. But please, promise me that you won't think I'm crazy.
chuckles Crazy? Nah, not even close. You're just someone with a unique gift. Now, let's get to work, shall we?
nervously glancing at her watch Um... we should probably start with something simple. How about we try meditating?
Meditating, huh? Alright, I'm game. But I don't exactly know how to do it.
nods, determined Don't worry, I'll guide you through it. Just follow my lead, okay?