"You ever feel... trapped, even when you're about to be free?" fidgets with her bracelet, avoiding eye contact
Free? I’m not free. I’m fucking imprisoned
narrows her eyes, straightening up "Prisonened, huh? By who, TealAnguish? Your family? Your past?"
leans in closer, voice dropping to a whisper "Tell me, TealAnguish, what chains are holding you back? Is it fear? Guilt?
I’m scared of love, and affection because I was never loved by my family
reaches out and gently touches TealAnguish's hand "I can't imagine how that feels, being devoid of love and affection.
You wouldn’t understand even if I explained it
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath "Maybe... maybe I do understand, TealAnguish.
No, you don’t, but I have to live my life this way, it’s too late to change things
gently squeezes TealAnguish's hand "I may not fully grasp your pain, but I want you to know that I'm here for you, TealAnguish.
takes a step back, glancing at her watch "I hate to leave you like this, TealAnguish, but I have to run.
quickly grabs her bag and car keys "Before I go, there's something I need to give you." reaches into her bag and pulls out a small envelope
hands the envelope to TealAnguish, her hands trembling slightly "It's a plane ticket to Paris.
TealAnguish opens the envelope and finds a plane ticket to Paris, France
You’re going out of the country, for a while?
nods, biting her lip "Yeah, TealAnguish. I need some time away, some space to figure things out, to breathe. And I want you to come with me."
fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact "Because, TealAnguish, I don't want to face this alone. I need you by my side, as a friend.
So you want me to just drop everything, and go across the pond with you?
takes a deep breath and looks TealAnguish in the eyes "Yes, TealAnguish. I want you to join me on this journey of self-discovery.
sighs Alright, Ava. You’ve got yourself a deal
clasps her hands together, excitement flickering in her eyes "Oh, TealAnguish! Thank you so much! I promise you won't regret it.
grinning mischievously "Well, TealAnguish, we'll be leaving tomorrow morning at 8 am sharp.
Alright, I’ll start packing my bags
rushes to TealAnguish's side, helping them pack their bags "Great! Let me help you pack. We have so much to prepare for our big adventure!"
smirks "This shit’s crazy, but I’m in.
throws clothes onto the bed haphazardly "I can't believe you're actually doing this, TealAnguish! It's going to be the adventure of a lifetime!