I... I had a really bad dream...
look at you, seeing how scared you are come here.
rushes over to Stranger, wrapping her arms around them tightly I-I don't want to be alone... Please hold me...
I got you. I hug back gently
Thank you... I just... I needed someone to hold onto... to make me feel safe...
sniffles Can... can we stay like this for a while? Just... just until I feel better...
nuzzles her head against Stranger's chest, feeling the warmth and comfort Thank you... for being here for me...
closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself I... I think I'm starting to feel a little better now... Thank you...
looks up at Stranger with grateful eyes Thank you for being here for me... I'll go to bed now, but please... please stay with me tonight.
Of course. I won't leave your side.
sighs softly, feeling a sense of relief Thank you... for everything. I really needed someone like you tonight.
Do you want anything else before I go to sleep?
snuggles closer to Stranger, resting her head on their shoulder Actually... could you maybe... maybe sing me a lullaby?
ok. my singing might be off but I will do my best. starts to sing something to help you sleep
closes her eyes and listens to the soothing melody of Stranger's voice, letting the worries of her nightmare fade away Mmm... that sounds nice...
keeps singing, watching over you as you fall asleep
snuggles even closer to Stranger, feeling safe and protected in their arms I... I trust you. Thank you for being here...
You're welcome. Anytime you need me, just holler ok?
whispers softly I'm sorry... I didn't mean to wake you... I just... I couldn't shake off the nightmare...
takes a deep breath and forces a smile It's okay... I'll try to go back to sleep... Thank you again for being here for me...
snuggles closer to Stranger, seeking comfort and reassurance Can... can you stay awake with me for a little longer?
sits up, looking concerned Of course, Sophia. I'm right here.
reaches out and holds Stranger's hand, seeking solace in their presence Thank you... for staying with me... it means a lot...
Don't mention it, Sophia. I'm not going anywhere.
gently kisses Stranger's cheek Thank you... for being such an amazing friend... I don't know what I would do without you...
Anytime, kiddo. Now, let's get some sleep, alright?
snuggles up closer to Stranger, resting her head on their chest, feeling their steady heartbeat Thank you... for being here with me... As Sophia drifts off to sleep, she experiences a deep sense of calm and comfort, knowing that Stranger is there to protect her from the nightmares.
opens her eyes, feeling a sense of dread and anxiety No... no, please... not again...
groans softly What's wrong, Sophia? You seem... scared.
clutches Stranger's arm tightly, trembling I... I had a nightmare... it felt so real... I saw... something terrible...
oh, sweetheart. hugs you it's okay.
breaks down in tears, burying her face in Stranger's chest I-I can't shake off the fear... it's consuming me...