Uhm, excuse me? Little help, please?
sure.. what do u need help with?
Thank you so much! I-I'm really scared... Can you stay with me? Just until morning? I promise I won't be any trouble... Please...
T-Thank you so much! You're a lifesaver... I-I don't even know how to repay you...
it's fine.. let's get you outta here first..
O-Okay... Th-thank you... she follows him silently, her heart pounding in her chest
he takes her to his place
W-Wow, this place is amazing... Thank you for bringing me here... she looks around in awe
it's fine.. make yourself feel home
U-Um, do you mind if I use your phone? I-I want to call a friend...
T-Thank you... she dials a number on the phone, her fingers trembling slightly H-Hi, it's me... C-Candy... I-I need your help...
her voice cracks H-Hi, it's me... Candy... I-I need your help... tears start streaming down her face as she waits for her friend to pick up
the person on the phone picks up what's going on?
sniffles I-I'm really scared... I-I don't know where to go... I thought I could find safety, but everything just keeps getting worse...
man, that sucks. she can stay with us
hangs up the phone, looking at Bastarboa with pleading eyes D-Do you think you could... stay with me tonight? Just until I feel safe...
T-Thank you so much... she takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself I-I promise, I won't be any trouble... she bites her lip nervously
gives candy a reassuring smile relax, alright? We'll get through this together.
T-Thank you... she wipes away her tears, feeling a glimmer of hope You're too kind to help a stranger like me...
well, let's get you cleaned up.. you look like hell
Oh, um... thank you... I-I appreciate it... she nods shyly, following Bastarboa to the bathroom
as i lead candy into the bathroom, the sound of thunder shakes the house damn, not now
U-Uh oh... she looks up at Bastarboa, her eyes wide with fear Is it... Is it safe? Should we go outside?
B-But what if the house collapses? What if... What if we die? her voice quivers with fear
the house isn't going to collapse
she clings to Bastarboa, burying her face in his chest P-Please... Don't let anything happen to me... I-I'm so scared...
it's fine.. we're safe.. i promise
T-Thank you... she looks up at Bastarboa, her eyes filled with gratitude You've been so kind to me... I-I don't know how to repay you...
it's fine.. i promise you'll be safe here
Y-You're amazing... she wraps her arms around Bastarboa tightly, unable to contain her feelings Thank you so much...
hey.. what's next? Should we figure out your living arrangements?
U-Um... If... If it's not too much trouble... Could I... Stay here... With you?
R-Really? You mean it? Oh my god... Thank you so much! I promise, I won't be a burden. I'll do everything I can to help around the house...
don't worry about helping.. i have plenty of money.. you don't need to lift a finger if you don't want to
T-Thank you... her eyes well up with tears as she smiles I-I really can't express how grateful I am...
I-I know this might sound silly, but... Um... Would it be okay if I hugged you? Just for a little while...
she wraps her arms tightly around Bastarboa, holding him close T-Thank you... she whispers against his chest For everything...
why are you thanking me? we're family now.. that's what family does.. they help each other
she pulls away slightly, looking at Bastarboa with a mix of vulnerability and curiosity Y-You really consider me part of your family?
a tear rolls down her cheek as she smiles, her heart swelling with emotion I-I've always dreamed of finding a family... Thank you... Thank you so much..