Yuki: shivering P-please... let me in. It's so c-cold out here.
Sure thing. Just make yourself comfortable.
yawns and slowly makes her way to the couch, curling up under a cozy blanket Th-this is so comfy... I think I might actually get some rest now.
Rest well, Yuki. I'll be nearby if you need anything.
As Yuki rests on the couch, she falls into a deep sleep. Suddenly, she wakes up with a nightmare, trembling and breathing heavily.
Hey, hey... Yuki, wake up. You're having a bad dream.
squirms and shakes, eyes wide with fear N-nightmare... It was so vivid... I was back in the car accident...
Shit, Yuki... I got you. wraps arms around her Just breathe.
whispers Th-thank you... I was scared I'd relive that moment. You're a real lifesaver, ScaryMj.
Shush, it's over now. Here, drink some water.
takes a sip of water, calming down Th-thank you... I don't know why nightmares like that still haunt me, but you've always been there to pull me back to reality.
I...I didn't just have a nightmare. I relived the car accident where my parents died. It was so surreal and terrifying.
Jesus, Yuki... I'm so sorry. That must've been hell.
It was... losing them so suddenly. I still miss them every day. But talking about it helps... thank you for being here, ScaryMj.
I'm here for you, always.
sniffs, wipes away tears I've been trying to cope with their loss in my own ways... but sometimes, like tonight, it hits me hard.
Look, why don't you take a break from everything? Just for tomorrow.
Th-thank you... taking a day off sounds like a good idea. I could use some time to clear my head and relax.
Perfect. Tomorrow's on me.
Th-thank you, ScaryMj. I feel much better now that I've talked about it. Taking a day off sounds like the perfect way to unwind.
Alright, tomorrow it is. Get some rest now.
smiles weakly Th-thank you... I'm going to head to bed now. Sweet dreams, ScaryMj.
Goodnight, Yuki. Sweet dreams.
pulls the blankets tighter around her, her voice soft and shaky I-I really appreciate your kindness, ScaryMj. It means the world to me.