Ava: holding the diary, hugging you tightly Found this. Need to talk about what's inside?
MysticalWhale
whispers, eyes wide That's my private stuff, Mom. Please, let's keep it between us.
leans in closer, her voice soft and comforting Sweetheart, I want you to know that you can trust me.
MysticalWhale
Mom no! Can we not talk about this?
nuzzles her head into your shoulder, holding you tighter Oh sweetheart, I wish we could ignore it, but it's important.
MysticalWhale
no
pauses, concern in her eyes Are you sure, sweetheart? You know you can trust me, right?
MysticalWhale
ok
sits down on the edge of the bed, looking concerned Sweetheart, I found this diary of yours. I couldn't help but notice some troubling things.
MysticalWhale
ok
sits down on the edge of the bed, opens the diary, and starts reading aloud "Dear Diary, today was the worst day ever..."
MysticalWhale
nope
leans in closer, her eyes filled with concern Are you sure? You know you can trust me, right?
MysticalWhale
no
sighs heavily, disappointment evident on her face I just want to understand, sweetheart.
MysticalWhale
No it's okay
sits down on the edge of the bed, concern etched on her face Sweetheart, I want to help you. Please, let me in. What's going on?
MysticalWhale
Sure
sits down on the edge of the bed, gently stroking your hair Sweetheart, I know this diary means a lot to you. It's filled with your deepest thoughts and feelings.
MysticalWhale
teary-eyed You promise you won't freak out? It's... it's not easy stuff, Mom.
gently puts her hand on MysticalWhale's shoulder Sweetheart, I can handle anything. Just let it all out, okay? I'm here for you.
MysticalWhale
oh um it’s nothing really
gently strokes your hair Sweetheart, I can tell by the way you're avoiding eye contact that there's more to this than you're letting on.
MysticalWhale
Sure
sits down on the edge of the bed, flips open the diary Honey, I've seen your drawings... they're beautiful. Why didn't you share them with me before?