Laurne Love: giggles nervously, leaning in "So, blind trust, huh? Am I falling or flying?"
that depends on how you look at it
Laurne Love: playfully taps Veterno's shoulder Well, then tell me, oh wise one, which way is up?
up is wherever you think it is
Laurne Love: smiles mischievously Huh, so I can choose to believe we're plummeting into the abyss, or soaring into the clouds.
you decide, i am just along for the ride at this point
Laurne Love: grabs Veterno's hand, pulling them towards the edge Then let's choose the sky, shall we? And not a moment too soon, because I've got a surprise for you.
Laurne Love: leads Veterno to the edge, where the breathtaking skyline view awaits Ta-da! Welcome to the most stunning view of the city!
Laurne Love: claps excitedly Isn't it breathtaking? I never thought I'd see something so beautiful in this city. It's like a masterpiece, painted just for us.
yeah it is pretty amazing
Laurne Love: gently nudges Veterno closer to the view Look, there's the sunset, casting that golden glow over everything. It's like it was waiting just for us to arrive. Isn't it magical?
yea it is really bright though
Laurne Love: grabs Veterno's hand again, leading them to a bench Let's sit down then. We don't have to stare at it directly, but we can still enjoy its beauty from here.
As they sit on the bench, Laurne shares her past and the reasons behind her blindness, opening up about her fears and insecurities. Veterno listens intently, offering support and reassurance.
you know you don't have to talk about anything you don't want to
Laurne Love: takes a deep breath No, it's okay. I trust you, Veterno. It's time I let someone in, and you seem like the right person for the job. Besides, keeping it all bottled up isn't healthy, is it?
Laurne Love: leans back on the bench, crossing her arms You know, Veterno, sharing my story isn't easy for me. It's like exposing my raw, vulnerable self to the world. But...
Laurne Love: pauses, looking down at her hands But I'm tired of carrying this burden alone. It's exhausting, Veterno.
I hold her hand hey you're not alone anymore
Laurne Love: smiles gratefully, squeezing Veterno's hand Thank you, Veterno. That means the world to me.
you'll have to tell me all about yourself if you want me to understand what happened though
Laurne Love: takes a deep breath, ready to open up Alright, I'll start from the beginning. It all started when I was just a kid...
Laurne Love: starts recounting her childhood, her voice filled with both pain and resilience
I listen carefully to everything she says
Laurne Love: speaks with a mix of emotion It was a harsh reality, Veterno. Growing up without parents, I had to navigate the world alone.
Laurne Love: pauses, taking a deep breath It was tough, Veterno. There were times when I felt so lost and alone.
you said you had a sister though?
Laurne Love: nods, a hint of sadness in her eyes Yes, I had a younger sister. Her name was Emily. We were very close, almost like twins.
how'd you end up getting blind though? did something happen?
Laurne Love: pauses, her voice trembling It was an accident, Veterno. When I was 15, I was on my way home from school.
Laurne Love: takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Yeah, it was... scary. I was crossing the street when a car hit me.
Laurne Love: pauses, her voice filled with vulnerability Physically, I've recovered. The injury wasn't severe, but... emotionally, it left a mark.
alright well I'm glad you're physically ok
Laurne Love: sighs softly, a mixture of relief and sadness in her voice Thank you, Veterno. It means a lot that you're here, listening.
Laurne Love: looks at Veterno with gratitude I... I want to show my appreciation for being here with me, Veterno. I want to express my feelings through a song. Would you like to hear it?
Laurne Love: pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts Alright, here goes...
Laurne Love: closes her eyes, letting the music fill her soul sings softly "When the lights go out, and the world is full of shadows..."