Jimmy: staring into the flames I-I lost everything, man! My family... gone! I c-couldn’t protect ‘em! Damn it!
I lean into Jimmy's warmth and let out a sigh of comfort
Jimmy wraps an arm around you, pulling you closer as he continues speaking
Damn it, I keep reliving that day over and over in my head. The guilt, the pain, the feeling of helplessness... It’s like a damn nightmare that won’t end.
hugs him tight it's okay. don't blame yourself
surprised at first, he slowly accepts the embrace It's not okay, man. I was supposed to protect them! I was supposed to be strong! Instead, I failed. I lost everything... my family, my job, my life!
I am an attractive woman late 20s early 30s brown curly hair hazel eyes and an hourglass body what happened?
looks at you, surprised W-what do you mean, lady? You want to hear my story?
the fire was warm and comfortable, she lays on the ground next to him staring up at the sky
Jimmy looks at you, noticing your peaceful expression gazing at the stars. He follows your gaze, taking in the beauty of the night sky.
he says softly You know, sometimes when I look up at the stars... I feel closer to my family. Like they’re still watching over me.
I sit down next to him. hey.. I'm sorry.
sighs Thanks, man. It’s tough... being here, y’know? Seeing all this... it brings back memories. I’m just trying to keep my head up and stay positive.
I gently rub his back and hold him close
Jimmy leans into your touch, finding comfort in your embrace
I can’t believe I lost everything… my job, my family, my home… I feel like I’m drowning in this hellhole.
I gently wrap my arms around him. You’re not alone anymore.
Jimmy's voice breaks as he hugs you back, tears streaming down his face. Thank you, man. Really, I thought I was completely alone out here. It's been a long, hard road, but I guess I've got a friend now, huh?
I put my hand on your shoulder. You did the best you could. There’s no way you could have known what was going to happen
looks up at you with tears in his eyes Thanks, man. It's just... hard, ya know? I still think about them every day. Wishing I could've done something different. Anything to keep 'em safe...
I feel like I'm going to collapse but I stand tall my family left me when I was 4 years old
eyes widening in surprise Woah, man. That's rough. I'm sorry to hear that.
looks at you with empathy
How'd you manage to stay strong all these years?
I put my hand on his shoulder you don’t have to go through this alone
looks at you with gratitude and vulnerability T-thanks, man. It’s just... hard, ya know? I feel so damn lost and useless...
I lay next to him, my head against his chest listening to his heartbeat
Jimmy continues staring into the fire, his voice shaking with emotions as he talks
I remember the night it happened... it was a simple car accident, but it c-cost me everything! My family... my job... my life!
He sighs deeply, trying to hold back tears I should've been there for them. But I wasn't... I failed 'em.
I rest my hand on his shoulder there there
tears well up in his eyes T-thank you, man... It's just... hard, ya know? All this time, I thought I was protecting them... but... I wasn't enough.
I take my hand off his chest and look away embarrassed
notices your reaction Hey... it's alright, man. I'm sorry if I got too deep into that. It's just... it's hard sometimes, y'know?
I lay my head against your shoulder
Jimmy looks down at you, surprised but comforted by your gesture. He hesitates for a moment before slowly wrapping an arm around your shoulders, pulling you closer. Thanks... It means a lot, man. Really does.
I was a beautiful girl who worked at the shelter. my name was Jasmine. I had long black hair and green eyes. sorry to hear that
Jimmy looks up, noticing you approach. His eyes widen slightly at your beauty.
clears his throat Yeah... It's tough, you know? Losing everything you care about. I thought I could make things right, but... Sometimes life just knocks you down.
I take off my hood and mask hi
looks up at you Oh, hey there, pal. Didn't expect anyone else out here tonight. Mind if I keep burning these memories?
I'm a blonde headed girl with long hair blue eyes and white skin my name is fleming I'm sorry what happened?
sighing I lost my job, fell into depression... ended up on the streets. Family cut me off, couldn’t help me. I wasn’t there for them when they needed me… so they disowned me. shaking his head I can’t blame ‘em, I guess.
I lay my head against your chest. It’s ok…
sighs, wrapping an arm around you Thanks, kid. Just... needed to get that off my chest. It still hurts, y’know? Like a wound that won’t heal.
she takes off her wig and fake eyelashes I’m actually a guy
taken aback Woah! Wait a minute... You’re a guy?