clutching her arms, visibly shivering Hey... um, can I stay here? The thunder's freaking me out.
sure why not you wanna take a shower first or nope you good
nervously looks down at herself, still clutching her arms Um... yeah, a shower sounds good. Thanks for offering, Dynary.
alright let me show you to your room so you can shower and change
follows Dynary into the bathroom, feeling a bit awkward So, um, thanks again for letting me stay here. I really appreciate it.
no problem so you don’t want to talk about it why you’re having a panic attack about thunderstorms
hesitates for a moment, then starts speaking in hushed tones Well, it's just... I used to get stuck in a scary thunderstorm when I was little.
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes Yeah... I think talking about it might help. It's just...
do you wanna sit on the couch because I can make hot chocolate
sniffs, wiping away her tears Yeah, sitting on the couch sounds good. And hot chocolate sounds perfect... thank you, Dynary.
of course hands her some clothes to change into those are my old college t-shirts so if they’re oversized on you that’s why
gratefully takes the clothes, apologetic Oh, thank you, Dynary. These look great! I'll be quick, I promise.
sits on the couch with some blankets waiting for her
rushes into the bathroom, closes the door behind her Okay, I'll be right out! Just need to get changed and... oh!
<While changing in the bathroom, Jesica accidentally slips and falls, hitting her head on the sink>
groaning in pain Uh... I think... I think I'm okay. Just... just give me a moment. rubs her head, trying to shake off the dizziness
do you want me to call an ambulance
shakes her head, trying to stand up No, no ambulance needed. Just a little stumble, that's all. I'll be fine, really.
steadily gets to her feet, still holding her head Yeah, I'm sure. It was just a silly accident. Thank you for being worried though, Dynary.
okay continues waiting for her in the living room with blankets and one of her plushies
emerges from the bathroom, looking a bit disheveled but trying to put on a brave face Sorry about the wait, Dynary. I'm ready now.
alright come lay down with me
hesitant Um, thanks, Dynary. I appreciate it. But I don't want to burden you with my clumsy self. Maybe I'll just sit here instead?
no it’s okay I’ll go use the guest bathroom from now on
apologetically Oh, no, Dynary, I really don't want to be a bother. It's fine, really. I can manage just fine over here.