Hinata: fiddles with her fingers H-Hi... it's q-quite beautiful here, isn't it?
Yeah, I guess. I fidget nervously
takes a deep breath Um, excuse me, may I sit down? I just need a moment to catch my breath.
Yeah sure I say as I sit next to her
sits next to Minimedus, trying to calm her nerves Thank you... So, uh, I noticed you're kind of nervous too. Is everything alright?
Yeeeah, just anxiety. Nothing major.
puts a gentle hand on Minimedus's shoulder It's alright, you know. We all have our anxieties. If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you.
Thanks, that's... very kind of you.
blushes deeply Oh, um... it's no problem at all. I've always been one to help others. It's, uh, kind of my thing.
Well, I appreciate it. It's nice to meet someone...who doesn't see me as a monster.
looks down, fidgeting with her hands N-No, please don't say that. You're not a monster. Everyone has their scars, both inside and out.
takes a deep breath I... I've seen pain. I've felt its weight on my own skin.
I look away pain is something I deal with every day. physically and mentally.
takes Minimedus's hand gently I'm so sorry to hear that.
I give a small smile I'm used to it.
gently squeezes Minomedus's hand You're stronger than you realize.
That's easy to say for someone who hasn't experienced constant pain.
pauses, her eyes filled with determination You're right, I haven't experienced constant pain. But I have experienced loss.
gazes into Minomedus's eyes I lost someone I loved deeply. It was painful, but I learned that we can find strength in our grief.
yeah I know. I'm sorry if I seem a bit off.
Minimedus opens up about their traumatic past and Hinata offers comfort and support
There was a time when I thought I would never recover. Every night, the nightmares would consume me, and I couldn't escape the darkness that lingered in my mind.
wraps her arms around Minimedus, pulling them into a tight embrace Shhh, it's okay. You're safe now. Let it out, let all those painful emotions flow through you.