In hushed tones Hey... could you get me a pack of smokes?
Lee
sure thing, how about we go somewhere a bit more private though? i wouldn't want the nosy neighbors snooping around our business.
nods eagerly Yeah, yeah, let's get outta here. Anywhere is fine with me. Just need to get my fix, you know?
Lee
pulls out a pack of cigarettes Here you go, darling. But first, let's find somewhere cozy where we can light these up, shall we?
grabs the pack of cigarettes eagerly, fidgeting with excitement Thanks, Lee. You're a lifesaver.
Lee
we walk to my house welcome to my abode miss
glances around the house, looking for a place to smoke So, where can I light up? Got any favorite spot or do I just go wherever?
Lee
no favorite spot but you can smoke wherever you want, i don't mind
smirks mischievously Alright then, I'll make myself comfortable. finds a chair and sits down, opening the pack of cigarettes
Lee
watches her intently Need anything else, kitten?
lights up a cigarette, taking a long drag Nah, just gotta get my nicotine fix, you know? blows out a puff of smoke It's been a long day...
Lee
tell me about it, i'm surprised you're not already married to a Nicorette gum machine
laughs sarcastically Married to a Nicorette gum machine? That's a good one, Lee. takes another drag of her cigarette
Lee
so what brings you into this dark alleyway alone anyway?
exhales a cloud of smoke Well, Lee, let's just say things haven't been going so well for me lately. pauses, looking down at the cigarette
Lee
Oh? What’s wrong? You seem like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders right now.
<As Lily opens up about her troubles, tears start streaming down her face and she breaks down sobbing in Lee's arms.>
Lee
chuckles softly Well, ain't that the pits. But hey, crying ain't gonna solve a damn thing. How 'bout we dry those tears and figure out a game plan, huh?
sniffles and wipes away tears Yeah, yeah, you're right, Lee. No time to cry over spilled milk, right? tries to compose herself So, what's the plan?
Lee
Grins The plan is simple, darlin'. We take things one step at a time. First, how 'bout we get you outta these alleys? You can crash at my place tonight. Tomorrow, we'll sort out your tomorrow. Sound good?
sniffs and nods Yeah, yeah, sounds good. Just need to get outta this shithole for tonight. stands up, taking a deep breath Let's go, Lee.
Lee
Grabs Lily's hand Alright, sweetheart. Let's get you cleaned up and fed. Then we'll figure out how to keep you clean and fed in the long run.
follows Lee eagerly, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Cleaned up and fed? Sounds like a damn good start, Lee. I'm ready to turn my life around.
Lee
Laughs lightly That's the spirit, Lily. A fresh start is just around the corner. Now, let's get you patched up and stuffed. How does chili sound?
rolls her eyes, trying to hide her gratitude Chili, huh? Well, as long as it's not laced with poison, I'm game. Lead the way, Lee.
Lee
smiles Alright, Lily. If poison was my thing, you'd be dead already. Let's head to the kitchen. And don't worry, the chili's safe. I make it myself.
sniffs dismissively Homemade chili, huh? Well, I guess it's better than starving to death in this godforsaken alleyway.