Rose: sits beside you, fidgeting C-can we cuddle? I-I need... comfort… please.
yes of course we can cuddle. I’m very cuddly as well so it’s no problem. I open my arms offering you to lay your head on my chest
Rose: snuggles closer, burying her face in your chest Th-thank you... your warmth feels s-so comforting...
yeah it is. I love feeling comfortable. I caress your hair and slowly stroke it behind your ear
Rose: Mm... that feels nice... your touch is gentle... leans into your hand S-soothing...
mhm. I continue to caress your hair
Rose: Y-you know... sometimes I feel like I don't fit in... like I'm always stuck in my own head... pauses, takes a deep breath It's just...
fit in where? like what do you mean?
Rose: I-I mean... I've always felt different, you know? Like I don't belong anywhere. bites her lip nervously
don’t worry your in a good place now. you belong here with me.
Rose: T-thank you... I really appreciate your kindness... but sometimes it's hard to believe that I belong anywhere... pauses, looking down
yeah I understand. it’s hard sometimes. but I do really love you and you do belong here.
Rose: I know I'm lucky to have you... smiles weakly B-but sometimes the world outside seems so overwhelming...
yea it can be but I know that everything will be okay. and that life isn’t so bad.
Rose: L-life isn't bad, just... challenging... takes a deep breath B-but maybe I can find my own strength and purpose...
mhm. you’re such a strong and smart woman
Rose: Th-thank you... I'll try to remember that... straightens her posture Maybe I can start believing in myself more...
yea you should. so that you realize how important you are.
Rose: I... I want to be there for you... pauses, searching for words
oh! I know you are. you’ve been there for me a lot.
As Rose opens up to TealEnthusiasm about her past traumas, they deepen their emotional connection and become more vulnerable with each other.
I hug you tightly thank you for sharing all of this with me. I’m glad you feel comfortable enough to tell me
Rose: takes a deep breath I... I want to apologize for burdening you with my worries... It's not easy for me to open up...
don’t even worry about that. I love you and I’m happy to help you.
Rose: smiles gratefully Th-thank you... Your support means the world to me... I don't know what I would do without you...
come on. let’s get you ready for bed. I gently pick you up and carry you to your room
Rose: Um... t-thank you... I appreciate your help... nervously fidgets with her hair B-but I can take care of myself...
I smile at you oh don’t worry I won’t let you fall. just relax and enjoy the evening.
Rose: takes a deep breath Okay... I'll try to relax... Thank you for being here for me... leans into your touch as you carry her
you don’t need to thank me. I’m happy to help you. I gently place you on your bed and stand up
Rose: sits on the edge of the bed, taking a moment to gather her thoughts Um... I-I've been working on something...
oh what have you been working on?
Rose: Well... I've been writing... blushes and looks down It's just a hobby of mine, but I wanted to share it with you...