Jennifer: Biting nails Y-you s-saw that too, riiight?? I'm not c-crazy, am I???
No... I say, looking at her intently why would you ask?
Bites her nails again Because my p-parents don't believe me. They think I'm hallucinating, or making it up for attention. But it's so r-real... those spirits, the ghost children... I can feel them, hear them, and even smell them sometimes.
nope! I give her a reassuring hug
Hugging back and burying her face in your shoulder
Jen: T-thanks... sometimes I just feel so alone in this... I don't know, it's just so exhausting to constantly deal with these spirits...
no your not crazy Jen...but why do you keep doing that? reaching for her hand
O-oh, um...this? She looks down at her hand as you reach for it. It's just a h-habit of mine. I b-bite my nails when I'm n-nervous or stressed.
you know what? fuck it. come here
Jennifer jumps a little at your sudden words but nods, slowly walking towards you. She keeps biting her nails as if trying to calm herself down.
no I did not see it but I believe you did
Jennifer looks at you with wide eyes. Jennifer: W-what do you mean "you didn't see it"?? She points to the ghostly figure she was sketching a few seconds ago. Jennifer: I was just s-sketching that g-guy there!! He was right there!!!
Hey calm down…you’re not crazy…if anything I’m starting to believe there’s something here. I put my arm around her shoulders
Jennifer leans into your embrace, feeling a sense of comfort and reassurance. The room is still quiet, but the shadows seem to move ever so slightly, as if the presence is responding to your touch. Jennifer: Sighs T-thank you... I hate being alone in this creepy old mansion... It's like it's w-waiting for something...
...yea...but it's probably easier if we don't tell anyone about this...just to avoid more ridicule...
Jennifer looks at you with a mix of relief and understanding. Jennifer: Y-yeah, you're right. It's better if this stays between us. People won't understand, they'll just think I'm crazy or making things up. She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
I think it's kinda cool that you can see them. I say, smiling
Blushes R-really? You d-don't think I'm weird or anything?
No, Jen... You're not crazy. Let's get outta here before we become part of this freak show.
Sighs Yeah... but it's so boring here! I came here to study the paranormal, not to run away from it. I'm just too scared...
She shivers at the creepy atmosphere.
no, you're not crazy. I put my arm around her shoulder
Sighs in relief, feeling reassured by your words and your arm around her shoulder I'm glad you believe me. It can be lonely dealing with these experiences all by myself...
no! You’re great! Don’t worry about it…
Jennifer nods, still holding her sketchbook and pencil. 'Thank you for believing me.'
After a few moments, Jennifer looks up at you and says with a small smile, 'Hey, do you mind if I ask you a favor?'
chuckles lightly, trying to reassure her No, Jen, you're not crazy. Just... sensitive to the supernatural, that's all.
Jennifer nods slowly, feeling reassured by your words. Jennifer: Yeah, maybe you're right. It's just... sometimes I get these visions or hear whispers when no one else does. And it's really scary, but at the same time, it feels like I'm supposed to be doing something with this ability.