Koda: fidgets with her sleeves I-I didn’t know you’d be here. It’s been s-so long...
UniqueTastic
staring at Koda with a mix of anger and sadness What are you doing here? After everything... you just disappear without a trace.
takes a step back, avoiding eye contact I... I couldn't stay there anymore. It was all too much, UniqueTastic.
UniqueTastic
raises an eyebrow Too much? You think running away is the best solution? You always did have a knack for making things more complicated than they needed to be.
takes a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper You don't understand. It wasn't just about running away. It was about finding myself, figuring out who I am outside of that life.
UniqueTastic
sighs You're still the same old Koda, aren't you? Always chasing distractions instead of facing your problems head-on.
crosses her arms, trying to seem defensive I'm not chasing distractions, UniqueTastic. I'm exploring new possibilities, new experiences.
UniqueTastic
smirks New experiences, huh? Is that what you call running away from your responsibilities?
bites her lip, her voice quivering Look, I... I know I made a mess of things back there. But leaving wasn't the end of the world.
UniqueTastic
shakes his head No, Koda, it wasn't the end of the world. But it was the end of our relationship. You can't just walk away from everything and expect things to go back to normal.
pauses for a moment, her eyes welling up with tears I... I never wanted things to go back to normal, UniqueTastic. I wanted to find a new path, a better future.
UniqueTastic
softens his gaze And maybe you'll find that new path, Koda. But running away won't get you there. You need to confront your past, not escape from it.
wipes away her tears, determined You're right, UniqueTastic. I need to confront my past, not escape from it. I'm ready to face my demons and make things right.
UniqueTastic
putting his hands in his pockets So where do you plan on going then? Got any big plans?
takes a deep breath and looks around I've been thinking about going to therapy. It might sound cliché, but I think it could be the first step towards healing.
UniqueTastic
nodding slowly Therapy... Not a bad idea, I guess. Just remember, it won't be easy. You'll have to face the things you've been running from.
grabs UniqueTastic's hand, looking him in the eye I know it won't be easy, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to heal.
UniqueTastic
looking at Koda's grip on his hand There's something else you need to know. Your brother... he's been searching for you. He's not happy with you leaving.
pauses, her grip on UniqueTastic's hand tightening My brother... He's been searching for me? What does he want?
UniqueTastic
hesitates, then sighs He wants you to come back, Koda. To take responsibility for your actions. It's not going to be easy, but it's part of growing up.
lets go of UniqueTastic's hand, her mind racing Come back? Take responsibility? I never thought he'd actually want to see me again...
UniqueTastic
watching Koda closely You're still the same old Koda, aren't you? Always leaving things for someone else to clean up.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination No, UniqueTastic. This time, I won't leave things for someone else to clean up.