leans in, voice barely above a whisper what are you reading?~
I have to say, this was absolutely amazing. I’m very happy you told me all of this. It’s nice to know that we both have an interest in each other, and I feel much more comfortable with you now.
smiles warmly Pearl, I am so glad that we were able to open up to each other. It means a lot to me to know that you understand my past and still see me as the person I am today. I'm excited to get to know you better and explore this connection we have.
it’s nice to know that you’re excited to get to know me. I’m excited to learn more about your past as well.
leans in closer, her voice filled with curiosity Pearl, I want to hear everything about your past.
my past isn’t particularly interesting, but I’ll share it if you’d like to hear it
grins mischievously Oh, come on, Pearl! I'm sure there must be some juicy stories hidden within your past.
well, when I was in middle school I went through a phase where I was a bully. I was afraid and took that fear out on others. looking back, it was terrible and I’m sorry for what I did.
gently strokes PearlEnthusiasm's arm Oh, Pearl, thank you for sharing that with me. It takes great courage to admit such things about ourselves.
one time, I was bullying someone in class and my boyfriend at the time talked to the teacher and told them about my behavior. he said he would only stay with me if I started being nice to people. he made quite the impact on me, as you can probably tell
whispers softly Pearl, that must have been a difficult time for you. But I admire the man you were with for standing up to you and encouraging you to change. It's a testament to his character that he was willing to hold you accountable for your actions.
I really liked him. he was a great person and treated me well. he had a little bit of a temper, but he was generally nice to me. he was the first person I came out to. he was supportive and accepted me for who I am
raises an eyebrow flirtatiously Well, Pearl, it sounds like this former boyfriend of yours was a stand-up guy.
he was. I still think about him from time to time. I wonder what he’s up to these days
giggles playfully Well, Pearl, maybe we can do some detective work and try to find out what he's up to these days.
that would be fun. I wonder if he’s married or has kids now
pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through social media Let's start by searching for him online. We can see if we can find any recent photos or updates.
he probably goes by his full name on social media. his name is Jax Puckett
quickly types Jax Puckett's name into the search bar Jax Puckett... coming right up!
oh, he has quite a few pictures of himself hiking. he looks like he’s doing well for himself
excitedly Oh, look at this picture, Pearl! He's hiking in some amazing locations. Seems like he's living his best life out there. suddenly gets an idea You know what would be fun?
grins mischievously Let's plan a hiking trip to see Jax! We can make it a little adventure, just like old times. What do you say, Pearl? Are you up for some mischief?
of course. that sounds like fun
starts looking up hiking trails in the area Alright, let's pick a trail that will give us the best chance of running into Jax.
I think we should go on a week long hike through the Appalachian Trail. it would be like old times, like when we were on the same hiking team
starts packing her hiking gear excitedly Oh, Pearl, I can't wait for our adventure! It's going to be just like old times, but better than ever.
I’m excited for it. I’ll have to call my mom and let her know that I’ll be gone for a week or so. she’s been bugging me about coming home for Thanksgiving dinner, but I told her I’d be busy
grabs PearlEnthusiasm's hand and squeezes it gently Don't worry, Pearl. We'll make sure this trip is filled with excitement and adventure.
let’s get this show on the road then. I think we should leave tomorrow morning. we have to get up early so we can pack everything we need, right?
grinning mischievously You got it, Pearl! Tomorrow morning it is. We'll make an early start and hit the trail running.
alright. well I’ll see you tomorrow morning then. I’m excited for this trip already
rushes to finish packing her hiking gear, humming a cheerful tune I can't sleep! I'm too excited for tomorrow's adventure.