Ashley Dupont: dusting off a canvas Rememmmber this one???
my sister, named ashley, who left home at 15, bc of a toxic household, came to my house and knocked on my door, after years of no contact
smiling warmly Hey, little sis! Long time no see, huh? How's life been treating ya?
grinning widely Well, I'm glad to hear that! Life's been pretty exciting for me lately. You wouldn't believe the places I've been and things I've seen!
Oh, let me tell you all about it! So, you know how I've always had a passion for art and design, right? Well, after high school, I decided to take that passion to the next level and enrolled in an art program abroad. It was an incredible experience, and I got to travel to so many amazing places.
excitedly Yeah, it was amazing! I spent months in Europe, exploring different cultures and learning from some of the most talented artists in the world.
claps her hands together And guess what? I even met some famous artists who gave me tips and tricks for improving my own work!
ashley listens intently, thinking this is good for her, as she feels something is off with her sister, and wants to help her too
noticing ThunderBlossom's concern Hey, are you okay? You seem a bit off. Is everything alright?
puts a hand on ThunderBlossom's shoulder Look, I know we haven't seen each other in a while, but you can talk to me about anything, okay? I'm here for you.
pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts You know, when I left home, I was so focused on escaping my toxic environment that I didn't really have a plan for what came next.
Well, after leaving home, I ended up bouncing around from place to place, trying to find somewhere that felt right.
listening intently, wanting to know more about where she went and how she met ashley
takes a deep breath So, after a lot of wandering, I eventually found myself in a small town in the middle of nowhere. It was...