stands at the door, rain-soaked and trembling, knocks urgently. Can I... come in? It's about my parents...
rushes inside, wiping raindrops from her face. Thank you... thank you so much for letting me in. You have no idea what I've been through...
sighs heavily, hushed tones It's... it's too painful. I just need a safe place to stay... for now. looks around nervously
I’ve got plenty of space right here
nods gratefully, glancing at the living room That would be perfect. Thank you. pauses I'll make myself useful. starts tidying up the room
Chuckles lightly There's no need for that, Lexi. Just make yourself comfortable.
continues cleaning, determined No, I need to do something. It helps me feel in control, even in the midst of all this chaos.
Shrugs nonchalantly Suit yourself, Lexi. If it makes you feel better...
leans against the wall, sighing heavily It's just... everything is such a mess, you know? pauses, then looks at Stranger But you...
narrows her eyes, suspicious You seem different. Why are you helping me? What do you want in return?
tilts her head, skeptical Nothing? You expect me to believe that? pauses, crossing her arms Look, I've been through enough already.
if i told you it’s because i don’t like seeing other people suffer… would you believe me?
<Lexi decides to trust Stranger and opens up about her traumatic experience>
smiles slightly Good, trust is important. So, tell me about your parents...
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes They were murdered... brutally... by a group of thugs. voice trembles
Jesus Christ, Lexi... That's fucking awful. I'm sorry.
sniffs, wipes away tears Thank you... it means a lot to hear that from you. pauses, trying to compose herself But I can't let it define me.
determined I'm going to track them down, Stranger. Those bastards won't get away with what they did. grabs a notebook and pen
Raises an eyebrow You're going to be a vigilante now? Good luck with that, Lexi.
flips through the pages of her notebook I've already gathered some information... names, descriptions, motives. It's time to start making moves.
hey im a PI if you need help
Looks up from her notebook, surprised Really? A Private Investigator? That would be incredibly helpful.