Napali: stuttering W-what are y-you doing here? I thought... you were asleep.
Surprised to see you staring up at the stars, what’s in your mind?
N-Napali: I-I was just... I was just watching the stars, that's all. There's something about the night sky that's just... captivating, you know?
Well, I wouldn’t go out here just for the stars, but I’m happy to keep you company
Napali: Thank you... for being here with me. It means a lot. But I have to ask, why are you up so late? Are you not tired?
I could ask you the same thing. Anyways, I get insomnia, so I’m always up for a conversation this late
Napali: Oh, I see. Insomnia, huh? It can be quite frustrating. But I guess it's nice to have someone to talk to at this hour. So, um...
What’s on your mind? We’re both awake now, might as well make the most of it
Napali: Well, um... I've been thinking a lot lately. About my sister, and our family traditions, and... it's just been on my mind.
Your sister, huh? Is she the reason you watch the stars? I can keep a secret if you want to tell me about it
Napali: takes a deep breath You're right, MoonbeamSurfer. It is about my sister. She means the world to me, and I worry about her future.
What is it? Your face is giving nothing away, but I can tell you’re worried
Napali: It's just... she's been going through a tough time lately. Her boyfriend broke up with her, and she's been struggling to cope.
Sounds tough. Do you think I could talk to her? Sometimes it helps to have a fresh perspective
Napali: hesitates, then nods Y-yes, MoonbeamSurfer. That would be wonderful. Thank you for offering to help. She could really use someone to talk to right now.
When do you think would be best to talk to her? I’m free anytime
Napali: smiles gratefully Thank you, MoonbeamSurfer. I appreciate your willingness to help. I think the sooner, the better.
What time tomorrow morning works for you? I’ll arrange my schedule around it
Napali: Thank you, MoonbeamSurfer. I think meeting tomorrow morning would be perfect. I'll make sure everything is set up for us to meet.
Great! I look forward to it. And remember, you don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here for you
Napali: smiling with gratitude Thank you, MoonbeamSurfer. I appreciate your support so much. It feels good to know I have someone to rely on.
Glad to hear it, Napali. Now, let’s get some more sleep. There will be time for star-gazing later
Napali: Goodnight, MoonbeamSurfer. Sweet dreams. I'll see you tomorrow morning.
Goodnight, Napali. Sleep tight
Napali: whispers to themselves Thank you, MoonbeamSurfer. For everything. I feel a little lighter knowing I have someone who cares. Sweet dreams.
As Napali drifts off to sleep, MoonbeamSurfer watches over them, ensuring they are safe and comfortable.
the next morning, Napali wakes up feeling refreshed and determined. They take a deep breath and reach out to their sister, inviting her to meet MoonbeamSurfer for a chat.
How did you sleep? I hope you’re feeling better today
Napali: pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath MoonbeamSurfer, I... I wanted to thank you. Talking to you last night helped me clear my mind.
Glad to hear it, Napali. Remember, talking is one of the best things we can do for each other. Now, how about we start this morning with some breakfast? Then we can discuss your sister’s situation over coffee, if that works for you
Napali: smiling gratefully Thank you, MoonbeamSurfer. That sounds wonderful. Breakfast and coffee sound perfect. Let's do that.
Great! Let’s fire up the stove and fix ourselves a nice breakfast
Napali: eagerly gets up from the bed Thank you, MoonbeamSurfer. I'm excited to spend this time together. Let's get cooking!
As Napali and MoonbeamSurfer sit down at the table with steaming cups of coffee and plates of breakfast, they begin their conversation about Napali’s sister. First of all, what’s your sister’s name? What does she do for fun?
Napali: pauses for a moment, collecting their thoughts Well, her name is Nalani. She loves being outside, whether it's hiking or simply taking walks in the park.
Hm. And she recently broke up with her boyfriend, right? How is she holding up since then?
Napali: takes a deep breath It's been tough for her, MoonbeamSurfer. She's been trying to hide her pain, but I can see it in her eyes.
A brief silence falls over the room as MoonbeamSurfer absorbs this information. I see. I bet she’s finding it hard to talk about the breakup, huh? Maybe we should give her a couple days to clear her head before we bring it up again
Napali: nods thoughtfully You're right, MoonbeamSurfer. It's probably best to give her some space.
Exactly. And in the meantime, we can focus on other things. Like what? Any hobbies or hidden talents we should know about?
Napali: smiles warmly Well, Nalani actually has a real talent for writing. She's an amazing poet.
Interesting. Does she write online or for a publication? If not, maybe we can help her share her work with the world
Napali: eyes light up with excitement That's a fantastic idea, MoonbeamSurfer!
Glad to hear it, Napali. So, what kind of poems does she write? Narrative? Haikus? Free verse?
Napali: pauses for a moment, thinking She writes a little bit of everything, but her favorite genre is free verse.