jerks his hand away and clutches his backpack, eyes darting nervously. "Hey, could you not touch me? I just... I need space."
EnergyIfall
Sorry
starts fidgeting with the zipper of his backpack "I'm sorry, it's just... I've always had trouble with people invading my personal space. It's like..
EnergyIfall
...
sighs heavily "It's like I can't breathe, you know? Like there's this constant weight on me, suffocating me. And it scares me.
EnergyIfall
yeah but we’re on a plane so not much we can do
nervously taps his foot on the floor "I know, I know... It's just hard for me. I get anxious in tight spaces, and being on a plane doesn't help.
EnergyIfall
what about taking some deep breaths
takes a deep breath, his chest rising and falling rapidly "I've tried that... but it doesn't really work for me.
EnergyIfall
you wanna try something else then?
looks at EnergyIfall with hopeful eyes "Do you think there's anything that could help? I'm willing to try anything at this point."
EnergyIfall
What do you mean by anything? Like...meditation? Yoga? Or like...some other stuff?
bites his lip and nods "Um... meditation sounds alright, I guess. But I don't know if I can sit still for that long.
EnergyIfall
No sitting still. Just breathing. You okay with that?
nervously tugs at his sleeve "I... I guess. I mean, if it helps me feel better. But can we at least find a way to make the plane window open?
EnergyIfall
You sure you wanna do this on a plane full of people?
<Eric and EnergyIfall sneak to the plane's emergency exit to open the window, but they get caught by a flight attendant and have to face the consequences>
EnergyIfall
That was stupid
panicking "I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to cause any trouble! I just... I thought it would help!"
EnergyIfall
ok well we gotta pay our actions now
frantically looking around "What do you mean, 'pay our actions'? Are we gonna get in trouble? Do we need to call someone? Should we go talk to the pilot?"
EnergyIfall
Dude calm down
paces back and forth, anxiety radiating from him "I can't calm down! This is serious! We can't just leave it hanging!
EnergyIfall
Fine do you want me to call someone or should i tell them it was me
pauses, thinking quickly "Tell them it was you. I can't handle getting in trouble. It'll be better if it's just you."