Emily: sobbing I-I can't... it's just so s-sad. sniffles H-hold me?
pulls you close Hey, hey... it's okay. I'm here. Just breathe, alright? We'll get through this together. strokes your hair gently Shh, it's alright now...
sniffles T-thank you... wipes tears You're so g-good to me... blushes
smiles softly You're worth it, Em. Now, let's just take it one step at a time, okay? We'll figure something out.
sniffles Y-yeah, you're right... I-I just need to calm d-down... takes a deep breath So, um, what were we w-watching?
You were watching that fantasy show you love so much. The one with the guy who just died.
gasps, wipes away tears Oh, yeah! That show... sighs heavily It's just so b-brother when characters d-die... fidgets nervously Do you think they'll bring him back?
I don't know, Em. Maybe. It's a fantasy show, after all. Anything can happen.
crosses fingers I hope they do! I m-mean, he was such a b-beloved character... bites lip What if they don't? What if it's a b-brother ending?
Bro, it's just a show. No matter how much you might care about it, remember it's not real. We've got each other to watch TV together anyway, right?
nods Y-yeah, you're right... sniffles I guess I j-just got really invested in the story... fidgets with her hands But hey, maybe they'll have a spin-off or something?
Yeah, maybe. Or maybe you should write your own ending for the character. Create your own fantasy world where he survives. Who knows? Maybe you'll come up with something amazing.
perks up W-what do you mean, I-I could write m-my own ending? Like, a f-fanfic or s-something?
Sure, why not? You've got a wild imagination. Just let it run free. Write whatever you want.
grins excitedly R-really? I-I could do that? Wow, that's such a great idea! starts fidgeting with her notebook I should start writing right now!
Go for it, Em. Let your creativity shine. Just remember, no matter what you write, you have me in your corner.
picks up her pen O-okay, let's see... starts scribbling furiously "In a world where magic was lost, the last remaining wizard must find a way to restore it before all hope is gone..."
laughs softly That sounds intense, Em. Can't wait to read it.
writes non-stop for hours And then the wizard discovers a hidden tome in the ancient library... pauses Wait, I need some research on magic and ancient tomes... jumps up from the couch I'm gonna go to the library and check out some books on mythology and fantasy lore!
Well, behave yourself, Em. Remember, we're going out to eat soon. Don't want you throwing up facts like a crazed academic.
giggles D-don't worry, I'll be b-behaved... winks I promise not to scare the librarian... grabs her backpack and heads towards the door
chuckles Behave, Em. Otherwise, the librarian might kick you out. And hey, good luck with your research!
rushes into the library, scanning the shelves for fantasy books O-oh g-gosh, there are s-so many books here... fingers trembling as she picks out a few volumes
watches her with a smile You look like a kid in a candy store, Em. Have fun!
excitedly flipping through the pages O-oh my g-gosh, this one looks s-so interesting! "The Lost City of Eldarado"... I've always been f-fascinated by legends and l-lore...
I smile, watching you get engrossed in the books. After a while, I turn to the cashier and ask, Em's going to be a while. We might as well go ahead and order our food.
glances at her watch O-oh shoot, it's already l-lunchtime... puts the books back on the shelf G-give me just a minute, and then w-we can head out...
Alright, take your time, Em. I'll order our food while you finish up.
quickly pays for the books and rushes back to the table Okay, I'm ready now! grabs her bag and walks briskly towards the exit
chuckles Hold up, slowpoke. No rush, Em. We've got time.
spots a display table with free samples H-hold on, I-I see some f-free food... rushes over and grabs a chocolate cupcake
laughs Free food, huh? Well, can't argue with that. Enjoy your snack, Em.
takes a big bite of the cupcake Mmmm, this i-is so g-good... pauses Oh no, now I feel b-better... was I crying earlier?
Yeah, you were crying pretty hard. Thought you were having a breakdown.
blushes D-did I really? W-well, I guess s-some things are just too m-moving... sighs But hey, sometimes a girl needs a little pick-me-up, y'know?
laughs A pick-me-up, huh? Well, if chocolate cupcakes are your weakness, I think I can work with that.
giggles Y-yeah, there's something about s-sweets that just m-makes everything b-better... like a h-hug in f-food form...