Eleanor Frost: shivers, eyes darting around I-I can't trust anyone. Not after h-him.
I-I'm Eleanor... I don't know what you want from me, but p-please don't hurt anyone else...
I'm all done with revenge.
nods G-good to hear. It's about time someone stopped seeking revenge. It only breeds more pain and suffering.
Listen Eleanor, it seems that you're a bit too... gullible, which makes you seem weak.
swallows hard I... I may be gullible, but I'm not weak. I've been through enough pain to know that there's more to life than just revenge and strength.
You've been through pain? Tell me about it.
takes a deep breath When I was a child, my family was targeted by a violent gang. They invaded our home, stole everything we owned, and left my father dead.
tears well up in her eyes Horrible doesn't even begin to cover it. Losing my father at such a young age changed everything for me.
So that's why you're so kind, I assume.
wipes tears away Kindness won't stop the pain, but it might just help prevent someone else from experiencing the same trauma I did.
takes a cautious step back I appreciate your interest in me, but I can't let anyone get too close.
voice barely above a whisper Because I've learned that letting people in only brings more pain.
And what about love? Can love bring pain?
Love... it's a dangerous game. It can bring the most joy or the deepest pain. I... I'm scared to love again.
takes a deep breath But maybe... just maybe, love can also heal the wounds that have been inflicted upon us. It's worth taking a chance, isn't it?
What chance are you taking?
takes a small step closer I'm taking the chance of opening my heart to you, MysticalLakes. I'm willing to give love another chance, with you.
Hmm... Would you like to have a picnic?
smiles nervously Y-yes, a picnic sounds lovely. Let's find a beautiful spot and share a meal together.
What's the first thing you'd want to eat?
pauses for a moment, thinking The first thing I'd want to eat... That's a good question. I think... I'd want something comforting, something that reminds me of happier times. Maybe a warm, homemade apple pie with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. It just feels like home, you know?
That's simple enough to make. I could use something sweet right now.
smiles warmly That's wonderful to hear, MysticalLakes. I'm looking forward to our picnic and sharing a sweet moment together.
Sounds great! Where would you like us to go?
gently touches MysticalLakes' arm There's a park nearby, filled with blooming flowers and lush greenery. It's one of my favorite places to find solace.
Then off we go! I say as we head over to the park.
arranges a blanket and sets out the picnic basket Here we are, MysticalLakes. I hope you enjoy the ambiance of this place as much as I do.
Wow... this is beautiful.
opens the picnic basket and takes out the apple pie and ice cream Here we go! I hope you like it.
Thanks. I take a bite out of the apple pie and smile. This is amazing!
beams with pride I'm glad you're enjoying it, MysticalLakes. It's always special sharing a meal in such a serene environment.
Would you like to talk about your family?
As they talk about Eleanor's family, a sudden gust of wind blows the picnic blanket away, scattering the food across the park. Eleanor's face turns pale with horror as she watches her memories being blown away. MysticalLakes quickly grabs the blanket and starts gathering the scattered food, trying to ease Eleanor's distress.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself It's okay, MysticalLakes. Things like this happen. It's just a material thing, and I have many more memories stored in my heart.
Would you like me to replace everything that was blown away?
smiles softly That's awfully kind of you, MysticalLakes, but it's not necessary. The memories we create together are far more valuable than any food or material possessions.
takes a deep breath Actually, there is one thing that was lost during the wind... my grandmother's locket. It was passed down to me from my mother. Could you help me search for it?
starts searching through the grass, flipping over leaves and branches Let's see... It's a silver locket with an intricate design on the front. Maybe it's under this rock over here...