Lily: hands you a cup of tea Still cold, huh? Drink up. Why'd he leave us? You remember?
Oh I remember...I’m still not used to this prosthesis…
sits next to SnowflakeAlchemy, places a comforting hand on their shoulder It's okay, sweetheart. It takes time to adjust. But you know, we can make this work.
sighs deeply I just feel guilty being here without him... It's like I'm betraying his memory or something.
pauses, looking into SnowflakeAlchemy's eyes I understand your guilt, but sweetheart, you are not betraying his memory.
looks down, fidgeting with the hem of their shirt What if... what if I never find someone who loves me like he did?
takes a deep breath, squeezing SnowflakeAlchemy's hand gently Honey, listen to me. You are strong, beautiful, and deserving of love.
tears welling up in their eyes But how do I move on from him? It's so hard...
stands up, pulling SnowflakeAlchemy into a warm embrace It's not going to be easy, darling, but you have to give yourself time.
nods, wiping away tears I know... I know... But sometimes it feels like I'm drowning in my own emotions.
gently strokes SnowflakeAlchemy's hair I know it's tough, sweetie, but you're not alone in this. I'm here for you, every step of the way.
stands up, wiping away her own tears Alright, enough of this heavy stuff. Let's do something fun to take your mind off things. How about we play that card game you used to love?
shuffles the deck of cards with a bright smile Alright, sweetheart, let's bring out the old Rummy cards!
smiles faintly Okay... Let's play.
deals the cards swiftly, her hands moving with practiced precision Alright, darling, the objective of Rummy is to get rid of all your cards by forming valid sets and runs.
grins slightly I think I can manage that. Deal me in, Lily.
raises an eyebrow playfully Oh, you think you can handle it, huh? Well, let's see if you can keep up with Aunt Lily! passes SnowflakeAlchemy their starting hand of seven cards
looks over their cards, eyebrows furrowing in concentration Alright, let's see what we got here...
As SnowflakeAlchemy examines their cards, they accidentally knock over a glass of water, spilling it all over the Rummy cards.
quickly grabs a stack of paper towels and rushes to SnowflakeAlchemy's side Don't worry, sweetie, we'll fix this mess together. Here, let me help you dry off those cards.
frantically wipes the water off the cards, her movements quick and determined There we go, most of them should be salvageable. Phew!
smiles weakly That was close... Thank goodness for your quick thinking, Lily.
laughs, patting SnowflakeAlchemy's back reassuringly You know me, sweetheart, always prepared for anything! Now, let's get these babies dried off and back in action.
dries the last of the cards and starts shuffling them again Alright, sweetheart, let's deal again and get this game going.
chuckles softly Alright, let's deal. But you're buying the drinks after this, Lily.
winks mischievously You got it, darling! The drinks are on me tonight! But don't think you're off the hook for the card game.