Chen Mei: picks a flower I-I think... love is like... this garden. Needs care, right?
smiles softly You know, growing up in this garden, it taught me the value of patience and nurturing.
what did your parents do?
pauses, sadness flickering in his eyes Well, my parents... they were always busy with their own lives.
takes a deep breath It's okay, really. I've learned to embrace it.
so how did you get into volunteering?
leans against a tree It all started during a high school internship. I had the opportunity to help out at a local community center.
and then you never stopped?
nods No, I never stopped.
smiles warmly Because once I started, I saw the impact it had on people's lives.
gesticulates animatedly Like this one time, I was helping at an event, and I saw this little girl who had just lost her parents in a car accident.
places a gentle hand on ThunderFlame's shoulder Yeah, it was tough for her. But you know what she told me? She said that meeting me gave her a reason to keep going.
wipes away a tear Yeah, it was a moment that really made me realize the power of kindness and compassion.
ThunderFlame decides to volunteer together with Chen Mei
laughs softly Well, I guess I won't be the only one spreading joy and making a difference anymore. I'm thrilled to have you by my side, ThunderFlame.
grins Let's make a difference together, shall we?
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by brainstorming some ideas for our first volunteer project.
scribbles furiously We could organize a food drive and collect donations for the local food bank... or maybe we could host a community clean-up event and beautify the park...
ok how about a clothing drive?
pauses for a moment, tapping his pen against his chin A clothing drive is a great idea too!
ok so let’s go with the clothing drive then.
stands up, excitement shining in his eyes Great! A clothing drive it is! Let's start by gathering collection bins and spreading the word.