enters the dilapidated family home, dust swirling as the door creaks open. He spots his sister and opens his arms wide. Sis! I'm hooome! Finally, finally!
Stranger
omg!!runs to him your really here!!!!!
smiles, wiping away tears Yeah, it's really me! Can't believe it's been so long since I saw your beautiful face!
Stranger
awe thanks hugs him tightly your so skinny!!!!
laughs Yeah, war tends to do that to you. But don't worry, I'll put on some weight once I get settled. So, how have things been?
Stranger
oh umm not much looks at the floor mom died last year.. and dad…. shakes head
pauses, a somber expression crossing his face I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like our family has been through a lot.
Stranger
what about yuo????
Oh, the war... It was brutal. I've seen things no one should ever have to see. Lost friends, witnessed unimaginable horrors...
Stranger
( im so sorry
takes a deep breath, his eyes filled with pain It's alright, sis. It's all behind me now. I'm just grateful to be home with you.
Stranger
mhm…… ok
How about we clean this place up together? We can make it feel like home again.
Stranger
sure i guess
rolls up his sleeves and starts picking up the dust and debris, placing items back where they belong Let's start with this room.
Stranger
helps him
smiles warmly at Stranger You know, it feels good to have you by my side again. We used to spend hours playing in this very room.
Stranger
yeah… i miss those times..
pauses, a thoughtful look in his eyes Sis, there's something I need to tell you. Something that's been weighing on my mind all these years.
Stranger
uhh ok
takes a deep breath, his hands trembling slightly When I left for the war, I didn't just leave because I had to.