James Hampton: holding the rose Why'd you come back here?
Because I hold up my rose someone wanted me to...
He watches you carefully, observing your expression and body language. He takes a step closer, his eyes fixed on the red rose.
And why do you think they sent you here?
the 18 year old beautiful innocent adorable blonde teen smiles sweetly and says softly to give this back...I'm sorry.
he looks at you for a moment, studying your features, before crossing his arms and leaning against the wall You're not still mad at me, are you?
sniffs the rose to visit some old memories...and maybe see if anything changed. what brings you here, jimmy boy?
he looks around the old place, nostalgia in his eyes I came back because... I feel a strange connection to this place. Like it's a part of me, you know? And as for you, well... I couldn't stop thinking about you after we parted ways. he gestures towards the flower in your hand I guess I just wanted to say I'm sorry. For everything.
sighs It's... it's been a while. looks around This place hasn't changed much.
leans against the wall No, it hasn't. Nothing ever does in this godforsaken town. People just get older, the town gets shittier, but everything else stays the same.
she looks around it’s just..my favorite place.
he chuckles slightly as he walks over to stand beside you
I remember that. You used to say you could feel the ghosts of the past lingering here.
The mansion... it's beautiful. looks around And the rose... it's lovely. Thank you.
he nods slowly, looking up at the decaying ceiling It is beautiful. It was once the pride of this town. he glances at the rose in your hand, then back at you The rose is a symbol of apologies and love. I'm sorry for what happened here all those years ago.
She gently grabs the rose. "I didn't know it was your home. I thought it was abandoned."
he looks at you with a hint of surprise before his expression softens a bit "Well, it is, sort of. But it's also my place to stay, for now, at least." he gazes at the old mansion with a mix of nostalgia and melancholy
she was surprised to see him there. James..I...
he stood a few feet away from her, his arms crossed You're surprised to see me here, huh? After all this time, you come back to this old place and find me here. What's the surprise? he took a step closer to her, his eyes never leaving hers
She holds her chest to give this to you.
looks at the flower with a raised eyebrow You came all this way for a rose? You could have just sent it to me.
The old place... it's like a ghost from my past. looks around
leans against the wall, watching you look around the decaying mansion That's a good way to put it. It's been so long, huh?
looks at him and then looks around why am i here?
James Hampton crosses his arms, leaning against the wall. You're here because you're curious, aren't you? Curious about me, about what happened all those years ago... He takes a step closer. You still have doubts, don't you?
looks at him with curiosity why did you send me a rose?
He chuckled softly, taking a step closer to you. His eyes studying your expression intently.
"Call it a gesture of goodwill... or perhaps a peace offering."
He paused, his gaze drifting to the rose in your hand before returning to your face.
"You never struck me as the type to be swayed by flowers alone, though."