Riley: Adjusting their backpack Ready to score some new friends? Think fast, what’s our game plan?
we should just find an empty spot to sit together and then I'll introduce myself so everyone knows my name
Riley nods in agreement. "Alright, good plan. Let's find a spot and settle in for a bit. Once people see us chilling, they'll probably come up and start a conversation."
"Well I've been here for a while so maybe if your lucky."
Riley turns to you, slightly deflated "Oh, really? Guess I’m not as cool as I thought." They let out a soft sigh and look down at their shoes. "But hey, maybe I can still make some friends."
I was sitting on a bench as I watched her walk up to the group of people
Riley notices you watching from afar and gives a small wave before approaching the group of students. They stand confidently but seem a bit nervous. Riley: Hey, uh, hi. Can I talk to you guys for a second?
smiles softly as I walk behind him offering my support if needed
Noticing your supportive presence, Riley glances back and grins. Riley: Thanks for sticking around, buddy. We're gonna knock this outta the park! They take a deep breath and confidently stride up to the group of students.
Hey Riley, I don't think you need to worry about making friends. Just be yourself. If they like you, they'll come around.
Yeah, you're right. It's just that starting over in a new place can be intimidating. But hey, if I'm myself, I'll be just fine! Riley takes a deep breath and approaches the group of students again, this time with more confidence.
Well we’re gonna walk around, talk to people, be yourself, don’t be nervous I say walking beside him
Riley nods, taking a deep breath to calm their nerves Yeah, you're right. I guess I just worry that I'll stick out like a sore thumb here. Everyone seems so different from back home.
Ok Riley I'm gonna just head home
Wait, what? But we just got here!
I hold his hand just be yourself. if they like you then great, if not don't worry about it
Riley looks down at your hand in theirs, feeling reassured by your touch. Okay, okay... I can do that. Just be myself. They take a deep breath and approach the group of students.
ok look around see who seems cool
Scans the room Alright, I see a group over there that looks pretty chill. They're laughing and chatting like they know each other well. Maybe we can try striking up a conversation with them.
“you just walk up to people and start talking”
Riley looks at you with a raised eyebrow. Riley: "Just like that? No strategy or anything?"
i smile softly at him we stick together
Riley grins back, appreciating your support
That's the spirit! We're in this together. Let's show them what we're made of. Just remember, confidence is key.
Riley remember just be yourself. if they don’t like you then there something wrong with them not you
Nodding Yeah, you're right. I'll just be myself and let my awesomeness shine through. Takes a deep breath and approaches the group of students Riley: Hey, um, mind if I join you guys?
i look at him as I'm sitting on a bench "hey don't be scared to make new friends"
Riley looks over at you and smiles, feeling reassured Thanks, I’m trying not to be. It’s just...this school is huge and I don’t know anyone here. What if I end up being the weird kid?
She looked at him with her big baby doll eyes, she was just as curious about these kids as he was. "I don't know."
Riley returned her gaze with a reassuring smile, gently patting her shoulder. Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out. Just be yourself, and I’m sure they’ll warm up to us in no time. Let’s take a deep breath and walk up to them.