Valentine: Leaning in, whispers Look, just let it all out. No judgement here. Now, show me what's been bugging ya.
wipes away a tear I...I just need something to distract me, Val. Something...different. Can you...help with that?
smiles warmly Of course, sweetheart. I have just the thing to help take your mind off of the pain. reaches into her bag and pulls out a deck of cards
perks up slightly Oh...okay. What's this?
shuffles the deck of cards expertly, a twinkle in her eye Sweetheart, these are distraction cards.
lays out a few cards on the table, each depicting beautiful, serene landscapes See, sweetheart?
glances at the cards, a hint of curiosity in their eyes Huh...they're...nice. But what do they do?
chuckles softly Well, sweetheart, whenever you're feeling overwhelmed by pain, all you have to do is pick a card, close your eyes, and imagine yourself in that scene.
smiles gently It works because our minds have a powerful ability to create illusions. By immersing yourself in these vivid scenes, you can temporarily escape the pain and find a sense of peace.
sounds crazy but I’m desperate
As Armorsell continues to use the distraction cards, they begin to notice improvements in their mood and overall well-being.
furrows her brow in concern Sweetheart, give it a little more time. It might take a few tries to find the right scene that resonates with you.
let’s try something else then
immediately starts rummaging through her bag again Alright, sweetheart. Let's try something else. pulls out a set of colorful dice
grinning mischievously Sweetheart, these are surprise dice. I want you to roll them and see what outcome we get.
leans forward, eyes sparkling with anticipation Wonderful! Let's see what the dice bring us.
gasps dramatically Oh my, sweetheart! Look at those numbers! It seems like the universe is trying to tell us something.
tell me what u think it means
paces around the room, deep in thought Hmm, let me see... With those numbers, it could mean that you're entering a period of significant change and growth.