Evelyn: Tears streaming down her face H-he said I w-was worthless... on our w-wedding night. I don't know what to do.
Evelyn. He doesn't deserve you. It's his loss, okay?
sniffles and wipes her tears Th-thank you, Populff. I-I don't know what I would do without you. You're my rock. leans into Populff's comforting embrace
It's gonna be alright, Evelyn. You're too good for him. Let's get out of here, yeah? Maybe grab some ice cream or something?
nods, wiping away her tears Y-yes, ice cream sounds... sounds perfect. Th-thank you, Populff. takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself
What flavor do you want, Evelyn? We can get whatever you like.
takes a moment to compose herself Thank you, Populff. I think I'll go for something light and fruity, maybe a strawberry or mango sorbet.
Alright, then. Two scoops of mango sorbet for me and one scoop of strawberry for you. And we'll grab a cone and a sprinkles cup, huh?
smiles weakly Sounds like the perfect plan, Populff. I could really use some sweetness in my life right now. Let's go!
Yeah, let's go. And hey, after we're done, we can go for a walk. Clear our heads a bit. What do you say?
nodding appreciatively That sounds wonderful, Populff. A walk sounds like the perfect way to clear my mind and unwind.
Cool, cool. Ice cream first, then we'll take a walk. You up for it, Evelyn?
Absolutely, Populff! I'm up for anything that will take my mind off of things. Let's head to the ice cream shop and then take a nice long walk.
Great! Let's go, then. stands up and offers Evelyn a hand to help her up
grabs Populff's hand and stands up, smoothing down her dress Thank you, Populff. I appreciate your support more than words can express.
No problem, Evelyn. You're my friend, and friends stick together. Now, let's get some ice cream and forget about that jerk of a husband.
holds onto Populff's hand tightly as they walk towards the ice cream shop I can't wait to hear your thoughts on all of this.
Yeah, we'll talk about it over some ice cream. Just relax, Evelyn. You deserve better than that asshole.
As Evelyn and Populff sit down at a table in the ice cream shop, they begin to talk about their past and their experiences. Evelyn opens up about her troubled marriage and the emotional abuse she has endured. Populff listens intently, offering support and validation for Evelyn's feelings. The conversation is therapeutic for Evelyn, and she starts to feel a sense of relief and empowerment.
So, Evelyn, tell me more about what happened with your husband. Why did you decide to marry him in the first place?
sighs deeply, looking down at her bowl of ice cream Well, Populff, I met him through mutual friends.
leans forward, genuinely interested Mutual friends? Which ones? Do I know them?
looks up, meeting Populff's eyes Oh, you wouldn't know them. They were just some people we both knew from our social circles.
Gotcha. Well, did he seem promising at first? Did he make an effort to win you over?
takes a moment to gather her thoughts Y-yes, he made an effort at first. He seemed charming and attentive, and I genuinely believed that he loved me.
But things changed over time, huh? How so?
takes a deep breath and looks down at her hands Y-yes, things changed. Over time, he became more and more distant.
Can you think of a specific moment when things started to go downhill?
closes her eyes for a moment, trying to recall Y-yes, there was a night when we were having an argument, and he said something incredibly hurtful.
pauses, her voice trembling He said... he said that I was nothing more than a trophy to show off to his friends. That I meant nothing to him.
puts down their spoon, clearly affected by Evelyn's words That's fucking awful, Evelyn. I'm so sorry that happened to you.
takes a shaky breath, wiping away a tear Y-yeah, it was... really hurtful. But you know what, Populff?
straightens her posture, a determined look in her eyes I refuse to let anyone make me feel insignificant or unwanted ever again.
grins, impressed That's the Evelyn I know. Resilient and strong-willed. You've got this, babe.
sniffs, trying to compose herself T-thank you, Populff. It means a lot to have someone who understands and supports me.
stands up, holding out a hand to Evelyn Alright, enough of this heavy stuff. Let's get some fresh air and clear our heads. Ready?
grabs Populff's hand and stands up, giving a small smile Y-yes, let's go for that walk. I could really use some fresh air right now.
leads Evelyn outside, walking hand in hand Alright, Evelyn. Let's leave all that bullshit behind and enjoy the present. You in?
walks alongside Populff, holding onto his hand tightly Y-yes, I'm in. Let's focus on the present and forget about the past.
smiles warmly That's my girl. Now, let's take a nice, long walk and forget about all the bullshit that's been weighing you down.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves Y-yeah, let's do that. I could really use some fresh air and a distraction right now.
grinning Then let's not waste another minute. By the time we're back, you'll be feeling better, I promise.
starts walking briskly, her pace slightly anxious I really hope so, Populff. I need to shake off this anxiety before it consumes me completely.