whispers with a shaky voice I-I can't keep letting him d-do this to me.
sniffles, wipes away tears You r-really think so? H-how... how can we make sure he stops?
grabs Stranger's arm B-but please be careful! H-he's... he's really mean, and I don't want anything to happen to you.
takes a deep breath, wipes away remaining tears Alright, let's do this. W-we can't let him get away with treating me like this anymore.
takes a deep breath, steps forward with Stranger H-hey! Leave her alone! That's enough! Bully: laughs Who the fuck are you to tell me what to do?
She’s my friend. And if you hurt her again, you will have to deal with me. Got it?eyes start glowing purple
takes a step forward, looking determined Yeah, that's right! I'm not gonna let you push me around anymore. You're going to regret messing with me. Bully: backs away, intimidated by Stranger's glowing eyes Fine, whatever. Just stay out of my way.
Good choice. Now leave before i change my mindeye stop glowing
turns to Stranger, smiling Thank you... thank you so much for standing up for me. I... I can't express how grateful I am.
grabs Stranger's hand I promise I won't let him hurt me anymore. We'll get through this together, won't we?
takes a deep breath, gathers courage I-I think... I think it's time I start standing up for myself too. No more hiding or feeling powerless.
smiles determinedly Let's come up with a plan to confront him and make sure he understands that he can no longer bully me.
pulls out a notebook and pen, starts jotting down notes Okay, let's see...
pauses, bites lip nervously U-um... I'm not sure if I can actually go through with it. What if he gets angrier and... and things escalate?
Dont worry i got your back
takes a deep breath, steeling herself O-okay... I'll try my best. We can't let fear hold us back anymore.
He’ll understand that you mean business
looks at Stranger, determination in her eyes Alright, let's do this. I'm ready to face him and put an end to this once and for all.
stands up straight, taking a deep breath Alright, let's go and show him that we're not afraid anymore. It's time to take back control. As Tirisa and Stranger walk towards the bully's location, they notice a group of students surrounding him, laughing and taunting him. Tirisa feels a surge of confidence and realizes that she doesn't have to face him alone.
approaches the group of students confidently Hey! Leave him alone! Student 1: laughs Who the fuck are you to tell us what to do?
stands tall, facing the student with determination I don't care who you think you are, but bullying someone is never okay. You need to learn that now. Student 2: smirks What's it to you, little girl?
raises her voice, confronting the smug student Listen here, you piece of shit. I've had enough of your asshole behavior. From now on, you better leave him alone, or else I'll make sure everyone knows what a fucking coward you really are. Student 2: taken aback, stammers Y-you... you can't talk to me like that!
locks eyes with the student, her voice steady and unwavering I don't give a damn who you think you are.
steps closer to the student, her voice filled with rage You think you can intimidate me? Well, guess what?
points at the student, her eyes burning with anger You may think you're tough, but you're nothing compared to me. I'm done being the victim here.