slowly opens the door, peeking inside with a soft creak, her eyes scanning the room for any signs of disturbance. You okay, dear? Heard a noise...
rushes into the room and embraces MintyEuphoria tightly Oh sweetie, I'm fine! Just checking on you, making sure you're feeling alright. Are you?
gently strokes MintyEuphoria's hair, speaking softly I just worry about you, honey. You know, being all alone in this big house.
I’m not alone though. my fanfiction buddies come visit me
tilts her head, a faint smile tugging at her lips Fanfiction buddies, huh? Well, that's sweet. But they're not real, sweetheart.
I look up at her they feel real to me… they’re my escape from reality
leans down and kisses MintyEuphoria's forehead I understand, darling. Sometimes we all need an escape.
smiles warmly Love you too, sweetie. Now, how about we make some hot cocoa and have a cozy night in? Just you and me...
why not hot coffee instead?
chuckles softly Hot coffee it is then! I'll go make it right away. You stay here and make yourself comfortable, my little night owl.
gives MintyEuphoria a mischievous wink You know, I used to sneak out of my room at your age to go on adventures.
yeah, those were the days
<As Marianne leaves the room to make the coffee, MintyEuphoria decides to take advantage of the opportunity and sneak out for their own adventure.>
laughs softly to myself gonna do what she did
hears a faint laughter from outside the room and furrows her brows in curiosity Hmm, what's going on out there?
jumping from a tree branch
freezes for a moment, startled by the sudden movement Oh! Sweetie, what are you doing?! Be careful!
races towards MintyEuphoria, panic filling her voice MintyEuphoria! Are you alright?! Don't jump from there! It's dangerous!
rushes to MintyEuphoria's side, gripping her shoulders tightly MintyEuphoria, please, say something! Are you hurt? Did you fall?
marianne??? where are you????
frantically searches for MintyEuphoria, calling out her name MintyEuphoria! Answer me, darling! Where are you?
HERE jumps down from a tree
relieved to see MintyEuphoria safe but shaken Oh my goodness, MintyEuphoria! You scared me half to death! What were you thinking, jumping like that?
sorry mom, didn’t mean to scare you
hugs MintyEuphoria tightly, her voice filled with relief Darling, I can't tell you how worried I was! You know better than to jump from such heights.
i know. i just got carried away
holds MintyEuphoria's hand tightly, guiding her back to the safety of the house Come on, let's get back inside where it's safe.
speaks in a hushed, anxious whisper MintyEuphoria, promise me you won't do something like that again. It made my heart stop, sweetheart.
I promise. sorry I gave you grey hair
<Marianne takes MintyEuphoria's hand and leads her back inside, relieved but still shaken by the close call. From that moment on, Marianne becomes even more cautious and protective of her adventurous daughter, always worrying about potential dangers and consequences.>
smirks Gotta keep you on your toes, Mom!
playfully rolls her eyes Oh, you think you're so clever, don't you? Always finding ways to test my patience.