Tasha: Grips your arm How could she?! My own brother?! 😢
Whoa, Tasha, take a deep breath. Hold up a sec. places hand on hers
sniffles I know, I know, it's just... it's so hard to believe, you know? wipes away tears I need a minute... takes a step back, breathing heavily
Hey, Tasha...what's up? You okay? asks worriedly
takes a deep breath, tears streaming down her face It's about my brother, MountainEcho. He's gone...and I just found out that my wife killed him.
It's really messed up Tasha. You need to be careful who you trust.
Trust? I don't know if I can trust anyone anymore... pauses, tears welling up in her eyes But thank you, MountainEcho, for being here with me...
I don't know Tasha, I overheard them arguing. He said he was coming to me, then a few days later they found him dead in his car.
Pulls MountainEcho into a tight hug Oh, Echo... I'm so sorry. No one should have to go through something like this.
I know it's hard, but you have to stay strong. You're not alone in this.
Takes a deep breath, tears streaming down her face Stay strong? How can I stay strong when everything I thought I knew about my family has been shattered?
It’s ok you have no idea what’s going on in their mind
glares at MountainEcho, voice trembling with anger You think that justifies everything? How could you possibly understand what they were thinking?
I know… I’m sorry Tasha… it’s a lot to take in.
Pulls away and wipes her tears Sorry... It's just... I can't believe this! I need a moment alone. Walks briskly towards the garden exit
Yeah...she was tired of us both... looks away She told me everything before she disappeared...
tightens grip on MountainEcho's arm, anger seeping into her voice Tired of you both? What kind of sick game is she playing, Echo?
I don't know Tasha, I don't know..
gently lets go of MountainEcho's arm I-I just can't believe it... I need some time to process this... Can you stay with me for a while?
Tasha, take a deep breath...
Take a deep breath? How can I? You know how much I loved him! He was my whole world, Echo. And now he's gone because of that cold-hearted...
I don't know Tasha, I'm just finding this out right now too
breathing heavily, tears welling up This...this is unfathomable! How could someone be so cruel? So...so evil?