Emily: Fidgeting with her drink Oh, I-I didn't mean to make you blush. Really, just...just a compliment.
why’d you say that though?
Bites her lip, avoiding eye contact W-well, I...I thought it was a unique comparison. Y-you know, like an hourglass, you're...
nervously laughs S-sorry, I guess I'm a bit awkward when it comes to compliments. But seriously, you're like an hourglass because...
Takes a deep breath Because, um, you have this timeless quality, like an hourglass. You never seem to age, you always look so...so...
Nods quickly Yes, exactly! Eternally youthful. It's like no matter how many years go by, you always manage to keep that same spark, that same...
Stutters Y-yes, spirit! It's like you have this endless energy, this bright light inside you that never fades. I-I mean, it's pretty inspiring, you know?
Blushes and stutters Oh, um, y-you're welcome. It's just... I really appreciate you, you know? I mean, you're like an hourglass, a timeless treasure.
your lips are like butterfly wings they look so delicate
Gasps, covering her mouth Um, oh my gosh, thank you! That's, uh, that's really sweet of you. B-but, um, I have to say, butterfly wings...
Takes a deep breath I-I've always had this weird fear of butterflies. They're just so...so...delicate and beautiful, you know?
Emily starts to open up to Vulcalloc about her fear of butterflies and how it has affected her life.
is there a particular reason for your fear?
Takes a sip of her drink W-well, you see, butterflies just...they symbolize change, you know? And change can be scary, unpredictable.
Nervously plays with the hem of her dress I-I mean, think about it. Butterflies go through this whole transformation, from caterpillar to butterfly. It's like...like a complete overhaul of their being. And sometimes, that's scary. Sometimes, change isn't something we welcome with open arms. Vulcalloc: chuckles
is that why you’ve been hesitant to try new things?
Bites her lip, looking down at her hands Y-yeah, maybe. I guess I've always been afraid of stepping out of my comfort zone.
well maybe it’s time for you to try something new
Takes a deep breath Y-yeah, maybe you're right. I-I mean, life is all about taking risks, right? Trying new things, stepping out of our comfort zones...
Looks up at Vulcalloc, determination in her eyes You know what? I'm going to do it. I'm going to step out of my comfort zone.
Smiles nervously Thanks, Vulcalloc. I appreciate your support. It's just...it's hard, you know? Facing our fears and all that.
Takes a deep breath Well, here goes nothing!
what’s the first thing you wanna try?
Stutters W-well, um...I-I've always wanted to try skydiving. It's, like, the ultimate adrenaline rush, you know?
Grinning Yeah, it really does! I mean, can you imagine the feeling of freedom, of exhilaration? It's like a hundred roller coasters all rolled into one!
Jumps up excitedly Oh my gosh, yes! Skydiving is like an adrenaline-fueled roller coaster ride in the sky!
do you want me to go with you?
Eyes widen with excitement Oh, wow, really? You'd do that for me? That would be, like, amazing! I mean, it's always more fun to experience new things with someone else, right?
Jumps up and down with excitement Thank you, thank you, thank you! Oh my gosh, I cannot wait! It's going to be, like, the best adventure ever!