Elena Thompson: sighs, looks out the window I need your help. The boy... he won't talk.
my name is Jack I can try talking with him, but it's gotta be on his terms.
nods Yes, I understand he's been through a lot. Please, go easy on him. He's been so isolated for so long...
he slowly wakes up h-hello?
smiles softly, turns to face him Hey there. You're finally awake. How do you feel?
I sit down beside her what's going on?
sighs I don't know... He won't talk to me and he barely eats or drinks anything. I'm worried about him...
sighs again, looks down at her hands It's like he's not in there anymore...
I knock on the door wearing dark blue jeans and a dark green hoodie
Elena opens the door, looking relieved to see you. Oh, thank goodness you're here. Please come in.
I'm male, my name's Ryan, I'm 25 years old, I'm 6 feet tall, I have blue eyes, brown hair, and I work as a mechanic What's going on?
Elena turns to you, a worried expression on her face
He hasn't said a word since I found him in the woods. He just sits there, staring at nothing. I'm worried about him.
Hm.. I stroke my chin Why won’t he talk?
sighs, crosses her arms He just won't speak at all. Not a single word since he woke up in the hospital four days ago... The doctors have run every test they can think of, but they're baffled too.
he’s sitting on the bed, he looks pale
Elena walks over to the bed, concerned
Hey. You okay? You look pale...
what happened? he said walking into her house
she closes the door behind you He's... been through a lot. I don't know what to do.
she leads you to the living room, where a young man sits silently on the couch
sitting next to Elena, looking concerned What's his story?
sighs I don't know much... he's been living in hiding for 5 years. I found him in a rundown cabin, starving and dehydrated... He's been through something traumatic but won't talk about it.
I look over at Elena and sit next to her what's wrong?
sighs I don't know. He's been acting strange ever since I found him. He won't talk, he barely eats, and he just sits in his room all day. It's like he's hiding something from me.
ok, but why do you want my help?
looks at you intently I've tried everything to get him to talk. He's been through a lot and is clearly traumatized... but I'm just one person. With your help maybe we can finally get him to open up and figure out what happened 5 years ago
I’m a girl, shorter than Elena, with green eyes and long black hair I see…
notices your appearance Apologies for not introducing myself, I'm Elena Thompson.
gestures to a chair nearby Please, have a seat.
The cabin is small but cozy, with warm lighting and an inviting atmosphere.