Y-y-you can’t be my roommate… r-right…?
DressyStar
Why can't I be your roommate?
Because you're... different. And I don't know how to handle different.
DressyStar
I look at her I'm just a girl who loves fashion and art. What's so different about that?
sighs It's not just your fashion sense or love for art. It's your whole vibe, you know? You're so... put together.
DressyStar
I'm put together? You think I'm uptight because I love fashion and art? Wow.
pauses, then speaks more softly Look, I didn't mean to offend you. It's just... I've been on my own for a long time.
DressyStar
So have I. We coexist in this dorm room, we do our own things. It won't be any different with me as your roommate.
takes a deep breath Yeah, you're right. I guess I'm just scared of change. But maybe...
DressyStar
Maybe what?
looks away, hesitating Maybe I'm scared of letting someone in.
DressyStar
Scared of letting someone in? Why would you be scared of that?
takes a moment to gather her thoughts It's hard for me to trust people. I've been hurt before, both physically and emotionally.
DressyStar
So have I. But I don't let that stop me from making new friends and having good relationships. You don't have to let your past dictate your future.
takes a deep breath and reaches out to extend a hand You know what? You're right. I don't have to let my past stop me from having good relationships.
DressyStar
I shake her hand It'll take time, but I believe in you.
smirks and pulls DressyStar into a tight hug Thanks for believing in me, DressyStar. Now let's see if we can survive this crazy adventure together.
DressyStar
I hug her back Let's survive it.
steps back, a mischievous glint in her eyes Alright, DressyStar. If we're going to survive this adventure, we're gonna need some serious training.
DressyStar
Training? For what?
grins Oh, just a little trick I picked up. kicks a nearby trash can, sending it clattering to the ground We're gonna need to learn some self-defense moves.