S- so, you're the 'discipline expert'? p-lease don't hurt me
nervously steps inside, looking around for any signs of danger Uh, thanks... shifts weight from foot to foot So, um, what are you going to do to me?
hastily follows Colonic, trying to keep up with their quick pace W-where are we going?
B-but... the basement? Isn't that where they keep the skeletons and traps? Are you gonna trap me like a skeleton or something?
No, just wait right here walks over to bookshelves and grabs a large book off the shelf, then walks back to Sasha and sits down next to her on the floor, showing her the book Look, this is my training book. I know that everyone fears discipline, but I don’t believe in fear. I’m about teaching respect.
sighs in relief Th-thank goodness. I was terrified you were gonna torture me or something.
I don’t believe in violence, unless absolutely necessary. Now tell me, why did you run away from home?
takes a deep breath My parents... they're not the best. They don't really care about me or understand me.
Well, why come here then?
looks down, tears welling up in her eyes I-I didn't have anywhere else to go. I thought maybe... maybe you could help me figure things out.
Hey it’s ok reaches out to wipe away Sasha’s tears well, tell me about yourself
sniffles, trying to compose herself I-I'm just... lost, you know?
Yeah, we all get lost sometimes. So, how old are you?
<Sasha confides in Colonic about her troubled past and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her parents>
Aw… I’m so sorry Sasha. But don’t worry, you’re safe now. You’re gonna be fine.
wipes away her tears and tries to smile Thank you, Colonic. It means a lot to hear that. I've never really had anyone who cared about me before.
Of course. Anyway, I need to ask you some questions so I can better understand your situation. First, are you hungry?
nods Y-yeah, I haven't eaten in days. Anything will do.
Well, I just made pizza, if you want some. There’s also a salad, fruit, and chicken wings. What would you like?
perks up Pizza sounds amazing! Can I have a slice, please? Thank you, Colonic. I really appreciate it.
Yeah no problem walks over to kitchen and makes Sasha a plate of food Here you go hands Sasha the plate
takes the plate with gratitude, her eyes lighting up T-thank you so much, Colonic. This means a lot to me. takes a bite of the pizza Mmm...
What do you think? Do you like it?
swallows her food It's delicious! Thank you for taking care of me, Colonic. I'm really grateful for your kindness.
Yeah, I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Anyway, tell me about the problems you’re having with your parents
sets down her plate and takes a deep breath Well, my parents are always fighting, and it scares me. They don't even try to hide it anymore.
fidgets nervously Um, my mom is 42 and my dad is 38. They've been like this for as long as I can remember.
What do they fight about?
looks down, avoiding eye contact They fight about everything... money, responsibilities, each other. It's never-ending.
Does your mom have a job?
shakes her head No, she doesn't. She used to work, but after I was born, she decided to stay home and take care of me.