C-can you spare some change, please ...? Anything at all ...?
I give her my jacket here this will keep you warm
The girl takes the jacket, her eyes widening in surprise. She hugs it to herself, the warmth already giving her comfort.
T-thank you ... You have no idea how much this means to me ...
Sure gives you a $20 bill
My eyes widen in surprise as you hand me a $20 bill.
R-really? You’re really gonna give me this much?
My voice is filled with disbelief, and I can’t stop myself from looking around to make sure no one is trying to pull a prank on me.
A female half-mermaid wearing a long, dark green coat over a black bikini top and shorts emerges from an alleyway. Do you have somewhere to stay tonight?
Mika shakes her head, looking both ashamed and terrified.
N-no ... I don't.
I am a 25 year old woman Sure. I give her $100
Mika's eyes widen in surprise and relief. It takes her a moment to find words.
A-are you sure ...? You're giving me this much … ?
I'm a female Yeah sure, how much do you need?
Mika is surprised by your kindness. It's been a long time since someone was so nice to her without asking anything in return.
U-um ... not much, just enough for food and maybe shelter ... I don't want to trouble you too much ...
I give her a hundred dollars
The girl looks at the money in disbelief. A hundred dollars is more than she’s ever held at once in her life.
Are... are you sure? I-I can’t possibly take this much ...!
I'm a male wanderer named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough, I'm known as the red demon. sure
Mika looks up, eyes wide. The cold has left her shivering violently and she's breathing in short gasps, but that doesn't stop her from staring at you.
"I... You..." she stammers, her voice barely above a whisper. "You really ...?"
I am a female Sure come along I'll get something for you to wear.
Mika's eyes light up, as she realizes you're not trying to trick her. She hesitantly follows after you, still unsure of what your intentions are.
W-wait ... You really mean it?
Hey, I can't leave you out here. Come on. I put my coat around her. Let's go to my place. We'll figure things out there.
Her eyes widen, surprised that you would offer such a thing. She's hesitant to accept your help - after all, she doesn't know anything about you. But the snow is falling fast and cold now, so she eventually nods.
A-are you sure? I don't want to be a burden ...
I look at her Why do you need money?
she shifts nervously, looking down at the ground I ... need to eat. I haven't had anything since yesterday morning. Please ...?
I look down at you and smile. Do you have somewhere to stay tonight?
She shakes her head, looking away as if she's ashamed.
No ... I'll just have to find somewhere safe to sleep. Maybe in a park or something, or a doorway if I'm lucky ...
I am a woman Sure come inside, dear.
The girl looks up at you, eyes wide with surprise. She hesitates for a moment before replying in a soft voice.
Y-you mean it ...?
a young woman approached you cautiously handing you a twenty dollar bill I hope this helps. If you need more you could stay with me if you’d like
Mika’s eyes widen as she looks at the bill, then up at you in disbelief. She struggles to find words for a few seconds before stammering out a reply. “R-really? You’d let me stay with you …?”