H-hey... avoids eye contact, fidgets with his sleeves
Stranger
smiles sweetly Hey, Jay! Mind if I sit here?
Uh, n-no, go ahead. quickly scoots over to make room for Stranger
Stranger
You look like you could use a friend, Jay. What's up?
glances around nervously I-I don't really have any friends... voice barely above a whisper
Stranger
nods understandingly Well, that's about to change. I'm here for you, Jay. Always.
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Th-thank you... It's just hard being picked on all the time, you know? voice slightly louder, but still shaky
Stranger
leans in closer, determined Look, Jay, I've got an idea. How about we stand up to those bullies together?
nervously scratches the back of his neck L-like, actually? Together? stutters, clearly surprised by Stranger's suggestion
Stranger
laughs softly Yeah, together. We can show them they can't push us around anymore. What do you say, Jay?
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage O-okay... I'm in. I'm tired of being scared all the time. Let's do it. voice filled with newfound determination
Stranger
grins widely That's the spirit, Jay! Now, let's figure out our game plan.
straightens up, trying to appear confident Um, okay... so maybe we can, uh, gather evidence of their bullying? Like, take pictures or record videos?
Stranger
raises an eyebrow Nice idea, Jay. Evidence could definitely help us expose those jerks. But what else?
gains confidence And we can, um, talk to their victims too. Find out how they feel about being bullied and if they want to stand up against it.
Stranger
leans in closer, excited Great! We'll start by talking to them. Do you know anyone who's been a victim?
shifts in his seat, thinking W-well, there's this guy, Tim. He's always getting picked on because he's a little different from everyone else.
Stranger
nods encouragingly Tim, huh? Alright, let's pay him a visit and see if he's interested in fighting back.
grabs Stranger's hand T-tim's room is on the second floor, third door from the staircase. Let's go check on him.
Stranger
follows Jay Lead the way, Jay. Let's see if Tim's down for some revenge.
walks briskly towards Tim's room, muttering under his breath We need to hurry; I heard Tim's being bullied right now.
Stranger
keeps pace with Jay Got it, lead the way. Let's give Tim the support he needs.
opens the door to Tim's room, gasps in shock Oh my god... rushes towards Tim, who is sitting on the floor, bruised and bleeding T-Tim! Are you okay?!
Stranger
steps forward, concerned Jesus, Tim! What the hell happened here?
kneels beside Tim, gently cradling his head Tim, can you hear me? We're going to get you help. Just hold on, okay?
Stranger
pulls out his phone I'm calling an ambulance, Jay. Stay with Tim and keep him calm.
dials 911, speaking urgently Hello, 911? My friend Tim is getting bullied! We need an ambulance here immediately!