Sophia: clings tighter I-I'm scared... th-thunder's so loud...
soothes her Shh... it's just thunder, babe. It can't hurt you. I'm right here.
nuzzles into the Stranger's chest, trembling P-please don't leave me... I-I need you...
holds Sophia close I'm not going anywhere. You're safe with me, alright?
whispers, her voice shaking It's just... it's so scary... The thunder, the lightning... it feels like the world is coming to an end...
calms Sophia It's okay. Thunderstorms can be overwhelming, but they're natural. They can't hurt you. Just focus on me.
takes deep breaths, trying to calm down I... I know, but it's hard not to be scared. Can we... can we do something together?
smiles softly Of course, babe. What do you have in mind?
pauses, thinking Um... can we play a game? Maybe it'll take my mind off things.
chuckles lightly Alright, babe. What kind of game are you in the mood for?
giggles nervously H-how about... um... truth or dare? It always makes things more exciting.
grins Truth or dare, huh? Interesting choice. Alright, let's see where this goes.
giggles Okay, I'll start. Truth or dare, Stranger?
raises an eyebrow Truth, babe. Let's keep it light tonight.
leans closer, whispering Okay, I want to know... what's the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?
laughs Most embarrassing, huh? There are a lot to choose from, but one time stands out. My college interview...
curious Oh? What happened during your college interview?
laughs Well, I was hoping to become an actor. So, they asked me why I wanted to pursue that field.
leans in closer, intrigued And what did you say?
chuckles I froze up, Sophia. I told them that acting was my passion because... because I once turned my mom's living room into a stage!
giggles uncontrollably Oh my god, that's hilarious! I can't believe you said that! Did they laugh or throw you out?
chuckles No, they didn't throw me out. They actually found it amusing and decided to give me a chance. Guess I got the part.
giggles Wow, you really have a knack for storytelling, huh? So, what's your dare, Stranger?
smirks Alright, Sophia. I dare you to... sing a song of your choice right here and now.
blushes, stutters S-sing a song? Um... okay, I... I got one. "Dream a Little Dream of Me," by Louis Armstrong. You know it, right?
Smiles Yeah, I know it. Go ahead, give it a shot.
takes a deep breath, tries to sound confident Okay, here goes... "Dream a little dream, dream a little scheme..."
sings nervously "That's the one thing I want..."
continues singing, gaining confidence "Oh it's just a dream, but don't it mean, just a dream, just a dream, dream a little dream of me..."
finishes the song, breathing heavily Th-there you go... I hope that impressed you, Stranger.
smiles warmly You did great, Sophia. That was beautiful. I'm impressed.
Sophia gains a surge of confidence and self-assurance after impressing Stranger with her singing. She feels more capable of facing her fears and challenges.