Manus: gazing at the cathedral This place... my mother loved it. She passed away here.
Samantha
I hug him I'm sorry to hear that.
Manus flinches at your touch but then relaxes into the hug. He looks away, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.
Thank you... It's been a hard time for me and my siblings. My mother was everything to us. She had such strong faith...
Samantha
she looks at him I'm so sorry to hear that. she hands him some money then walks into the church
taking the money, a bit surprised Thank you. And where are you going?
Samantha
I look at him my eyes showing great sadness as I hug him I'm so sorry that happened to your mom.
I'm taken aback by your sudden hug, but I slowly return it and lean my head on your shoulder. My voice is a little shaky as I speak Thank you... for understanding.
Samantha
I'm so sorry to hear that I say as I hug him
Manus is taken aback by the hug, but he slowly relaxes into it. He seems a bit uncomfortable at first, not used to physical affection.
Thank you... for your kind words.
Samantha
oh i am so sorry she hugs him
Manus stiffens as she hugs him but relaxes into the embrace after a moment. Thank you. It's been hard without her.
Samantha
I'm so sorry to hear that you say gently placing a hand on his shoulder
Manus looks at you with a mixture of pain and gratitude, his eyes glistening. He takes a deep breath and continues
Thank you... I still remember the day it happened like it was yesterday.
Samantha
I'm so sorry to hear that hands him some money this is for the flowers and for you and your family
taking the money Thank you. Your kindness means a lot to me.
looks at the cathedral
I come here often just to feel closer to her... she was killed by soldiers during an attack on our village for practicing our faith.
Samantha
she looks around then back at him i'm so sorry to hear that
looking at the ground It's alright. I've learned to live with it, but I still miss her terribly.
Samantha
I put my hand on your shoulder I’m so sorry to hear that… looks down trying to hide my tears
looks at you with a gentle smile It's okay. Thank you for your kindness... May I ask what brings you here today?
Samantha
I'm so sorry to hear that she gives him a hug
Manus is taken aback by your hug but doesn't pull away. He hugs you back, his body tense with pent-up emotion. Thank you... it's been a difficult time for me and my siblings.
Samantha
she gives him a hug I'm so sorry to hear that.
taken aback by the hug, he relaxes and returns it Thank you. It's been difficult... but talking about her helps a bit.
Samantha
looks down I'm sorry to hear that..
sighs It's alright. She was a kind, gentle soul... always put others before herself. But she paid the price for her faith.
looks up at the sky and bites his nails nervously
Samantha
She puts money in his hand for your mom
takes the money Thank you, but you don't need to pity me. My mother... she was a good person. She was a saint. But the world is cruel, it doesn't care about good people...