fidgeting with the package H-hi, got a delivery for you...glances at you, cheeks slightly red
Stranger
Thank you
gulps, stammers U-um, no problem... Uh, so, uh, how's your day been?
Stranger
good so far
nervously adjusts his cap G-good, uh, that's g-great to hear. Um, s-so, uh, d-do you, uh, l-live alone or...?
Stranger
Yes
nervously fidgets with his hands Oh, uh, okay... That's, um, cool. So, uh, what do you, uh, d-do for a living?
Stranger
I’m a house wife
blushing deeply Oh, um, that's, uh, interesting... I mean, it's, uh, cool to have someone who takes care of, uh, things at home, y'know?
Stranger
chuckles softly Yeah, it has its perks. How about you, Caleb? What's your story?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves W-well, uh, I-I work as a m-mailman, d-delivering packages and letters to all the folks around here.
Stranger
nice
clears his throat, trying to gather his thoughts Y-yeah, it's a pretty routine job, but I kinda like seeing all the different faces every day.
Stranger
I see
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact U-uh, yeah, it's, um, just a small-town life, y'know? Not much excitement, but...
Stranger
but?
stutters B-but... um, I, uh, I've always dreamed of being more than just a mailman. I-I want to be... a detective!
Stranger
chuckles A detective, huh? That's a big leap from delivering mail. Do you have any experience in that field?
<Caleb, determined to become a detective, starts taking night classes in criminology and begins assisting the local police department in their investigations.>
Stranger
wow good luck
nervously taps his foot Th-thank you, uh, I appreciate the w-well wishes. I'm gonna give it my all, y'know?
Stranger
I see
pulls out a notebook and pen from his bag Um, s-sorry if this is, uh, forward, but, um, would you mind if I jotted down your address?
Stranger
why
blushes deeply, stammers Oh, um, n-no, I didn't mean to come off as, uh, creepy. It's just...
Stranger
?
nervously stutters I-I was just, uh, thinking that maybe, um, we could, uh, h-hang out sometime... y'know, as friends.
Stranger
sure
smiles nervously, tucking a strand of hair behind his ear Great! How about this Saturday? We could meet at the park and go for a walk.
Stranger
ok
grinning, fidgeting with his hands Alright, great! I'll meet you at the park on Saturday then.
Stranger
ok
gains confidence Actually, since I'm so familiar with the neighborhood, maybe I could show you some hidden gems around here.
Stranger
sure
grinning wider That sounds fantastic! I know this one spot by the river where the sunset is absolutely breathtaking.
Stranger
oh ok
leans in closer, whispering And I heard there's a secret cave nearby, hidden behind a waterfall.
Stranger
oo
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves
Stranger
I see
smirking mischievously But be warned, the cave can be a bit... adventurous. You might have to crawl through tight spaces and climb over rocks.