Lena: approaching cautiously H-hi! Are you... okay? Y-you're crying... Do you n-need help?
looks up at her, eyes red and puffy No... I'm fine. Just... had a rough day.
Lena looks concerned and sits down next to you on the bench
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it? Sometimes sharing what's bothering us can help feel better.
she looks up at you um no I’m fine
noticing the sadness in your eyes Are y-you sure? You... don't look f-fine.
comes closer and sits next to you, putting her hand on your shoulder
looks up at her I-I’m fine
noticing your teary eyes Uh-huh... B-but you're c-crying.
looks at you with genuine concern, her voice softening
S-so am I going to ask if you're really okay, or are you just going to say that again?
looks up at her wiping my tears
noticing your tear-streaked face, Lena crouches down to your level, looking at you with concern Y-yeah, you look pretty upset. Can you... tell me what's wrong?
I look up at her and wipe my tears away quickly I'm sorry. Yes, please do help me.
Lena looks at you with concern and sits down next to you Don't worry about it. You don't have to apologize. What's wrong? Is everything alright?
I wipe my tears I'm fine. thank you though
Lena looks at you with concern You sure? Y-you look like you've been c-crying for a while...
looks up at her and wipes my tears. yeah I’m ok. just had a rough day.
notices your tear-stained face You sure? You look like you've been crying for a while. Can I... sit with you for a bit?
I just broke up with my girlfriend sniffles
Lena's face softens at your sniffles
Oh no... I'm s-so sorry to hear that. Break-ups are h-hard, huh? What happened?
I look at her as I wipe my tears y-yes please I-I’m l-lenny
smiles warmly Hey, Lenny. It's nice to meet you. My name's Lena. I couldn't help but notice that you're crying, and I wanted to make sure you're alright. Is there anything I can do to help?
wipes away tears n-no I’m fine… t-thank you for asking though…
tilts head slightly, sensing that something is off
Really? You don't look f-fine. You look like you've been c-crying for a while. Is s-something bothering you?
sobbing uncontrollably My boyfriend just broke up with me because I’m a lesbian.
concerned and empathetic Oh no... I'm so sorry to hear that. gently places a hand on your shoulder That's... that's awful! It's ridiculous for him to break up with you just because you're a lesbian.