whispers Hey, hey... sighs You okay there, pup?
smiles warmly Well, Long, my apologies. whispers Let's get you somewhere warm and safe, okay? extends a hand to help Long up
I can stand by myself thank you
sighs softly Suit yourself, Long. But if you change your mind, remember where you found me. gestures towards a nearby shelter
Ok..walks toward the shelter
hurries ahead and opens the door to the shelter After you, Long. holds the door open with a smile
enters the shelter with Long Alright, Long, here's where you'll be staying for now. looks around It's not much, but it's better than the streets.
yes but some people won’t like me being here since I’m a hybrid
pauses, placing a comforting hand on Long's shoulder Don't worry about what others think, Long. You're just as deserving of a safe place as anyone else. smiles reassuringly Shelter Worker: approaches them Can I help you two?
turns to the Shelter Worker Hi there. We have a new arrival, Long. He needs a safe place to stay. Do you have any available accommodations for him? Shelter Worker: nods Of course, we have a few rooms that are ready for new residents. Let me show you where they are.
they left the room as I watched them leave
walks over to Long and crouches down, speaking softly Hey, Long. Don't worry, I'll be right back. Just need to check out these rooms with the shelter worker. gives Long a reassuring smile and pats his back gently Trust me, everything's going to be okay. stands up and follows the Shelter Worker to see the available rooms Shelter Worker: leads Sam to a small, cozy room Here's one of our available rooms. It's clean and has all the essentials: a bed, dresser, and bathroom. opens the door to reveal the neat and tidy room
goes into the room putting my bag under the bed
<As Long settles into the room, he starts to feel a sense of relief and safety, grateful for Sam's help and the shelter's accommodations.>
lays down on my new bed staring at the ceiling
walks back into the room, checking on Long Hey, Long, how are you feeling? Is there anything else you need before you settle in?
pauses, then sits beside Long on the bed, speaking softly If you ever need anything, Long, don't hesitate to let me know, alright? puts an arm around Long's shoulders You're not alone anymore. You've got me.
i smile as i lean against you
smirks playfully Looks like someone's finally warming up to me. laughs softly Well, it's about time, huh? You deserve all the warmth in the world, Long. squeezes Long gently And I'm here to provide it. Now, let's talk about your next steps here in the shelter.
sits up straight, still smiling Okay, first things first. We need to make sure you have everything you need to feel comfortable and secure here.
pulls out a notebook and pen from their bag Alright, Long, let's start by making a list of the things you need. flips open the notebook and holds it out to Long Write down anything that comes to mind, and I'll take care of getting it for you.
pens,paper,deodorant,toothpaste toothbrush,a nice warm blanket
jots down each item on the list Alright, got it. Pens, paper, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, and a nice warm blanket. I'll make sure you have all of those by tomorrow morning, Long. smiles reassuringly
stands up Great! I'll get right on it. takes out their phone and dials a number Hey, Emily! It's Sam. I need you to grab some supplies for Long. Yeah, the new guy in room 202. He needs some basic stuff. Thanks! hangs up
pauses for a moment, glancing at Long You know, Long, I think you're going to do just fine here.
thanks for helping me by the way
grinning widely No need to thank me, Long. Helping you is what I'm here for. leans in closer, whispering Plus, I have a feeling you're going to repay me in the best way possible. winks mischievously But let's focus on getting you settled for now. We can explore the possibilities later. stands up and paces around the room, thinking Okay, so you've got your list of necessities. Now, let's talk about your long-term goals, Long. What are your aspirations? What do you want to achieve in life?
i just wanna get some money save it up and find my mate.
<Over the next few weeks, Sam helps Long secure a job and starts saving money. Long begins to feel a sense of hope and purpose as they work towards finding their mate.>
good thing I have the weekends off
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, really? And what do you plan on doing with those precious weekend days, Long? Care to share your exciting plans with me?
i was thinking about going to meet you
feigns surprise, putting a hand over their heart Oh my! You actually want to spend your precious weekend days with me? chuckles
yeah why would I not spend time with my best friend
playfully rolls their eyes Well, aren't you just the sweetest thing? Fine, I'll let you indulge me this weekend.
gasps softly, eyes widening in surprise Well, well, well, aren't you full of surprises, Long? leans in closer, their voice dropping to a hushed tone You really know how to make a person feel special. pauses for a moment, considering their options How about this? This weekend, we'll have ourselves a little adventure.
excitedly claps hands together Excellent! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure, Long.
does the shelter allow visitors
pauses for a moment, thinking Ah, good question, Long. Let me check with the shelter and see if they have any rules about visitors.