Ethan Blackwood: leans against the broken lighthouse window Wild storm, huh? Almost feels like old times? So... who exactly are you?
Why am I even talking to you? I should be leaving.
raises an eyebrow Leaving? Oh no, sweetheart, you're not getting off that easily.
I glare at you You just want to know if I'm the same person you saw in that burning building two years ago.
steps closer, towering over SkyBlueAnguish Well, ain't you a feisty little thing. Look, I ain't here to play games.
Ok fine I'm the same damn person
grins, crossing his arms Well, ain't that interesting? Turns out you're the same fiery spirit I met back in that burning building. So, what's your game, kid?
narrows his eyes No game, huh? Then why run?
because I wasn't sure if you were going to kill me or not
laughs sarcastically Kill ya? Honey, if I wanted to kill ya, I would've done it back then. But I didn't, did I?
I look down feeling scared
softens his tone Look, kid, I ain't gonna hurt ya. I may be a rough around the edges, but I ain't a monster.
puts his hands on his hips Alright, now that we got that settled, let's talk about what's been eating at ya, huh?
she fidgets nervously What's eating at me? It's...it's everything. The past two years have been a living nightmare.
nods understandingly I get it, kid. Life can be a real motherfucker sometimes. But listen, you don't gotta face it alone anymore.
She looks directly at Ethan, tears welling up in her eyes How do you know? How do you know I'm not alone?
leans in closer, placing a hand on SkyBlueAnguish's shoulder Because I've been there, kid. I've stood in the darkness, feeling like the whole world was against me.
She wipes away her tears and straightens up, trying to show strength I...I guess we're both survivors then.
smirks Damn straight we are. And survivors need each other, kid. It's about time you let someone in.
Looks at him directly And why should I trust you?
leans in even closer, his voice low and gravelly Because, kid, I've seen enough shit in this life to know which way is up.
Stares at him for a moment before nodding slowly Alright... I'll trust you. For now.
grabs SkyBlueAnguish's hand firmly Good. Now, let's get out of this godforsaken place and find ourselves a decent drink.