Sophia: fidgets with her pantyhose D-did you ever wonder why strange things never got to you?
I look over at her I know, but why so secretive?
takes a deep breath Look, I didn't want to get your hopes up. It's complicated, but I've been keeping an eye on you.
huh I say looking at you maybe but I just shrugged it off as normal I smile
grabs SunbeamJester's arm, pulling them closer No, you don't understand! It wasn't just normal coincidences. I... I was protecting you!
I was wondering why I have never gotten sick or something like that...
leans closer, her voice barely audible That's because I've been watching over you, making sure nothing harmfully strange comes your way.
Like how you never stepped on a hole in the ground or got a paper cut from an old newspaper! I-I've been watching over you, making sure you stay safe.
I just thought I was lucky.
Lucky? No, it was all because of me! I've been watching over you since we were kids, making sure no harm comes your way.
Yeah, but I just thought it was coincidence
S-sorry to disappoint, but it wasn't luck...it was me! I've been watching over you all this time.
It was because of you! Because you were protecting me.
blushes deeply R-really? That's... nice to know. B-but why would you think that?
blushes deeply W-well, it's because I-I've been watching over you! It all started when we were just kids. I noticed you were different from everyone else.
tilts head You mean like how the ballerinas never did their tricks around me? Or how the clouds didn't seem to cover the sky when I went fishing?
crosses her arms Yeah, like that. I've been keeping an eye on you for a long time, making sure nothing bad happens to you.
leans closer, speaking softly Like how you always managed to avoid danger or find help when you needed it most. Did you ever stop to think someone's been watching over you?
A-a sudden thunderstorm wouldn't cause you to f-fall ill. You'd always manage to avoid any dangers in the dark forest. And those odd noises at night never seemed to wake you up!
huh, never really thought about it
rolls her eyes Well, isn't that typical? Guess you just got lucky all this time. crosses her arms But now that we're here, things are gonna change.
S-stupid accidents, like slipping on the stairs or getting hit by a b-bicycle. And do you remember when your f-father's car almost hit a p-pedestrian?
You mean like the time that kid tried to trip me and you just happened to be walking by.
nervously adjusts her glasses N-no, not just that. I mean... takes a deep breath I've been watching over you for years.
No, but now that you mentioned it, I think I knew deep down, because I was always safe whenever there was something bad happening.
nervously adjusts her glasses Y-you do remember, don't you? Those times when something dangerous was heading your way, I-I was always there to... um, guide you away from it.
smirks and rolls her eyes Oh, please. Don't tell me you actually believe that crap. I've been protecting you all this time, idiot.
looks at her Huh? What do you mean, Soph?
nervously adjusts her pantyhose W-well, you know... t-those odd coincidences that always seemed to happen around you? Like that time you almost tripped on a loose welcome mat, but I conveniently placed it right as you stepped through the door? Or how about when you were about to walk into traffic, and I magically appeared to pull you back? Things like that...
crosses her arms Look, I know this might sound crazy, but I've been...watching over you. All of you.