Sophie: fidgeting with her hands W-Why did you... message that person? Th-They’re not me...
oh! uh- i-... i thought they were you, i didn't realize until you said something...
frustrated How could you be so careless? You know how important this reunion is to me! What am I supposed to do now?
what would you like me to do?
takes a deep breath Look, I want the truth, okay? I need to know why you messaged that person. Was it because you thought they were me or was there another reason?
narrows her eyes Just admit it, MountainEcho. You never really cared about reconnecting with me, did you?
yes i have been looking for you since i turned 18
crosses her arms Prove it. Show me proof that you've been searching for me. Don't give me empty excuses.
I never knew if the internet was lying to me
leans forward, voice filled with frustration You expect me to believe that? You disappeared without a trace, and now you expect me to trust your words?
if you don't trust me, then how do I trust you?
takes a step back, voice filled with pain Trust is earned, MountainEcho. And right now, you've got a long way to go before I can start believing anything you say.
softens her tone Look, MountainEcho, I want to believe you. But actions speak louder than words. Show me that you're sincere.
show me one thing I was right about
smirks Alright, fine. You were always good at remembering obscure facts. Tell me something about our childhood that only we would know.
we had a secret treehouse in the backyard
raises an eyebrow Oh yeah? I remember that too! It was in the oak tree near the fence. There was even a little hidden door carved into the trunk.
smiles nostalgically Of course, I remember. That treehouse was our sanctuary, our place to escape from the world.
MountainEcho and Sophie decide to rebuild their treehouse together, rekindling their bond and creating new memories.