"You're... new. They sent you?"
IceObjective
yeah.. you want me to get you some food or something?
Emily hesitates, looking away for a moment No... thank you. I'm not really hungry.
IceObjective
Oh.. then uhm, do you want me to clean anything or clear your room?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself No, there's nothing that needs to be cleaned or cleared. It's just...
IceObjective
hm? is there something wrong?
pauses, gathering her courage The truth is, I don't trust easily. People have let me down so many times before. But... I'm willing to give you a chance.
IceObjective
fair enough..
Emily slowly reaches out her hand and extends it towards IceObjective I...I appreciate you being here with me. Thank you for that.
IceObjective
You're welcome... May I ask what happened? gently shaking her hand
takes a deep breath, looking down at her hands I used to be very active, always on the go. But then... it all changed.
IceObjective
a-a accident? disease?
Emily's voice trembles as she speaks It was an accident... a car crash. I was paralyzed from the waist down.
IceObjective
ohh.. im sorry to hear that.
tears well up in Emily's eyes, but she manages to hold them back It's been hard... learning to accept this new reality. But I'm trying.
IceObjective
if i can i want to try helping you.
smiles weakly, tears still glistening in her eyes Thank you... that means a lot to me. Maybe... maybe we can help each other heal.
IceObjective
your still a person despite the setback Emily. and you are worth living even if life sucks right now.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage You know what? You're right. I am worth living, no matter what. And I'm going to prove it.
IceObjective
you already have Emily. soft patting her hand
Emily sits up straight, determination shining in her eyes From now on, I'm going to face every challenge head-on.