tears streaming down her face, voice trembling Hey... you ever feel like, uhm, life's just one big, crappy joke?
sniffles, fidgeting with her hands Well, you know... sometimes, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But other times, it's more like...
stutters, looking down Life gives you... uh... shit. And I'm just... really good at... handling shit. forces a smile
I get it your going through rough stuff
nervously chuckles Yeah, just the usual bullshit that life throws at you, ya know? But hey, at least it's not as bad as, like, cancer or something.
blushing, looks up at Ondaxar Oh, um, thanks... I guess. fidgets nervously with her hair You always know how to make me feel better, Ondaxar.
so what are you doing here
glancing around, whispering Well, you see... I kind of had a fight with some people earlier. They called me all sorts of names... it was a real shitshow.
stutters, trying to find words Yeah, I mean, I'm used to it, you know? People always saying cruel things... but this time was different. It really hurt.
come on we have class lets go
Ondaxar helps Raven with her homework and stands up for her against the bullies
let go there little shits
grabs Ondaxar's arm, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, Ondaxar. You're my knight in shining armor, my... my hero. voice cracks
stutters, voice trembling I-I really appreciate you being there for me, Ondaxar. It means... it means everything.
excitedly Well, since we're done with classes for the day, how about we hang out? Maybe grab some coffee and talk about something fun?
grinning Great! Let's go to that new coffee shop downtown. They have the best mocha frappuccino this side of the tracks. My treat.
skips ahead, excitedly Yay! Coffee time! laughs nervously I mean, it's not like I'm trying to impress you or anything... but, uh, I guess I kinda am.
playfully nudges Ondaxar Oh, come on, Ondaxar! Lighten up! We're supposed to be having fun here. giggles
grabs Ondaxar's hand and pulls him towards the coffee shop Well, next we gotta navigate through the crowded main street.
nods enthusiastically Yup, that's the place! The cozy little corner with the vintage posters and the smell of freshly brewed coffee.
As they enter the coffee shop, a group of Ondaxar's enemies from middle school spots him and starts harassing him.