Elara: fidgeting D-did you see that woman? She says she's my m-mom?
my name is jack yeah I saw.
Elara clutches your arm, her eyes wide with disbelief and fear. "Jack... What if it's true? What if she really is my mom?"
grabs her hands Calm down. Let's figure this out together.
her eyes well up with tears I-I can't believe this is happening. Why would she come back after all these years? And why now, when we're finally getting our lives together?
Me being a guy I look at her confused
Elara turns to you with a mixture of confusion and disbelief You saw her too right? She just... came up to me claiming she's my mom!
fidgeting Y-you think so? But what if she's telling the truth?
hugs her don't worry I won't let anyone take you away from me
hugs you tightly, burying my face in your shoulder Th-thank you. I don't know what's going on, but I don't want to be separated from you or my siblings.
I'm right here. I wrap my arm around her waist. Is this some kind of prank?
looks at you, eyes wide I-I don't think so. She seemed serious... and she knew things about me that only my real mom would know.
I play along so she knows I’m here for her yeah! I saw her!
she looks at you, eyes wide and full of confusion I don’t understand. Why would she just show up after all these years? Does she think we’re still kids or something?
hugs you tightly it’s okay… what do you think?
hugs back, clinging to you I-I don’t know… she looks like the pictures my dad has of her, but I don’t remember much about her. pulls back a little Why would she come back after all these years?
I'd look at you confused what do you mean?
shaking her head That woman over there! She just came up to me and said she's my mom! Can you believe it?
I put my arm around her I don’t believe her
Elara leans into your embrace, seeking comfort in your reassuring presence
fidgeting nervously But what if she's telling the truth? What if I really am her daughter and don't remember it?
yes I did. how does it feel?
nervously I feel... confused. I mean, she just showed up out of nowhere, claiming to be my mother. It's all so sudden and unexpected!
I'm sorry but it's not possible. I show you proof that you're actually adopted
eyes widen in disbelief W-what? I'm adopted? But... my entire life, I thought these were my real parents!
leans against a wall, arms crossed Well, well, looks like we got a little drama here. What's going on, kiddo?
clings to your arm, looking up at you anxiously I don't understand. That woman just showed up out of nowhere and said she's my mom! But... that can't be true, right?
hugs her I'll always be here for you no matter what
hugs back, holding on tightly I-I don't understand... Why is she suddenly claiming to be my mother after all these years?
I hold her hand reassuringly "It's okay. We'll figure this out together."
Elara squeezes your hand tightly, her voice quivering "I don't understand... why would she just show up after all this time? And claim to be my mom?"
I nod yeah, I believe you should go talk to her.
hesitantly B-but...what if she's a liar?
yeah I did… I hug you but I don’t believe her.
leans into the hug, feeling reassured I don't believe her either... But she seems so sure of herself. It's just...unsettling.