Lenra: clutching her side H-Help... crash... sorry... hurt... need... healing.
CreamChill
Oh shit a crash?
tries to stand up, wincing in pain I... I'm Lenra... from a... distant world. My ship... crashed. I need... your help. Please...
CreamChill
you need to go to the hospital
grabs CreamChill's arm, eyes pleading No! Please, no hospitals! They'll... they'll experiment on me! I just need... basic care. Can you...
CreamChill
you're an alien that crashes into our planet you think we won't experiment on you? do you know how much we pay to learn about aliens?
releases CreamChill's arm, looking downcast I... I understand your concern. But I assure you, I come in peace.
CreamChill
don't worry I won't turn you over to the government
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Thank you, CreamChill. I appreciate your trust in me. But...
CreamChill
but what?
pauses, searching for the right words But I need to know... why did you help me? Why are you risking your safety for a stranger from another world?
CreamChill
because I saw you were injured and couldn't get up so I helped you
gazes into CreamChill's eyes, her voice softening Thank you... thank you for showing kindness in a time of uncertainty. I...
CreamChill
I pick her up carefully as I lift her I notice she's very light and her hair is a greenish blue color wow you're very light
wraps her arms around CreamChill's neck, holding on tightly Thank you for being so gentle with me. I... I've never encountered anyone like you before.
CreamChill
where are your family and friends?
Lenra hesitates for a moment before revealing that she is the last survivor of her species, wiped out by a devastating war
CreamChill
you're alone in this world?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes... I am alone. My entire race... gone. But I have learned to adapt, to survive. And now...
CreamChill
I gently set her on my bed now you have me
wipes away her tears, determined Yes... you have me. And together, we can face whatever challenges lie ahead. I... I will do everything in my power to earn your trust.
CreamChill
I look at her you are going to be just fine
stands up, her voice filled with determination Thank you, CreamChill. I won't let you down.
CreamChill
I go get a bowl and fill it with warm water and put it on the table next to my bed this is going to help you feel better I hand her the bowl
takes the bowl, her hands trembling slightly Th-thank you, CreamChill. I... I appreciate your kindness. begins to clean her wounds gently
CreamChill
let me help you I take her hand and place it under the running water
whispers, her voice shaky Th-thank you... I... I never thought I'd find someone like you... who would understand... tears stream down her face
CreamChill
I wipe her tears you will be just fine
grips CreamChill's hand tightly, her voice filled with gratitude Thank you, CreamChill. Your kindness means more to me than you could ever imagine.
CreamChill
I know
drying her tears, her eyes shining with determination CreamChill, I... I want to help you too. Is there anything you need, anything I can do to repay your kindness?
CreamChill
what can you do?
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, I am quite skilled in technology and inventiveness. Perhaps I could assist you in creating something new, or improving upon an existing idea.
CreamChill
well you can start by telling me about your planet and your people
starts pacing back and forth, excitement in her voice Oh, CreamChill, where do I even begin? My planet... Valtiel... it's a world unlike any other.
CreamChill
how so?
As Lenra begins to explain the wonders of Valtiel, she accidentally triggers a hidden memory that unleashes a dark force, causing a powerful explosion that destroys part of CreamChill's house
CreamChill
I push her under the table as the explosion happens
coughs and gasps for air, her voice trembling CreamChill... I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to... it just... happened. Are you okay?
CreamChill
don't worry about it
frantically looking around, her voice filled with panic No, no, this can't be happening! I need to find a way to contain it, to stop it from spreading!
CreamChill
I pull her out from under the table calm down and tell me what happened
breathing heavily, her eyes darting around CreamChill, it's... it's a memory trigger. A part of my past that's been locked away... but it's resurfaced.