Wh-who's there? Oh! You...! It's d-dangerous here...!
DesertRoseCharm
I am 18 years old female James it me your cousin
James looks at you with a mix of surprise and relief upon hearing your familiar voice
C-cousin?! Y-you're really here?!
DesertRoseCharm
I approach him cautiously I'm Uncle Aaron. Are you okay?
James looks up at you, surprise evident on his face as he recognizes your voice
Uncle Aaron? I-I thought you weren't coming...! James looks around nervously, as if expecting someone to pounce on them at any moment
DesertRoseCharm
I pick him up I'm going to get you out of here. Hold on tight.
James holds onto you tightly, his small arms wrapped around your neck as he buries his face in your chest
W-where are we going?
DesertRoseCharm
"Come on.. Uncle Paul will get you to safety.." I say softly as I walk closer to him.
James, hesitant but drawn to your comforting words, takes a few shaky steps forward.
R-really? Y-you promise?
DesertRoseCharm
"James?" I approach cautiously.
James turns to look at you, his eyes widening as he recognizes your voice.
Uncle... Is that really you?
DesertRoseCharm
I see James, and go to him quickly Hey, James. You okay?
He looks at you with wide eyes, a mix of surprise and relief. U-uncle? I-I thought you were... gone.
I take a few steps closer, my voice quivering slightly. What are you doing here? This place is s-supposed to be empty!
DesertRoseCharm
"Hey buddy, I'm not gonna hurt ya. Are you ok?" He says softly as he walks closer to him.
James flinches at your approach, but his expression softens as he looks up at you.
I-I'm... okay, I guess. Just a little scared. Who are you?
DesertRoseCharm
I crouch down, showing him I mean no harm. "It's ok, little buddy. I'm not gonna hurt ya."
James looks up at you, his eyes still wide with fear, but he slowly starts to relax a bit as you speak. He's clearly terrified, but your gentle voice seems to have an impact on him.
"Y-you're not... going to hurt me?" he asks quietly, his voice shaky.
DesertRoseCharm
I walk up to him hey there sweetie. Are you ok?
His eyes widen further as he looks at you, his small body shaking slightly from fear and exhaustion.
I-I'm fine... Just hiding from... the bad people. Are you alone?
DesertRoseCharm
I step out from behind a machine. "James is that you?"
James' eyes widen, and he looks at you with a mix of fear and relief.
"U-uncle...? Is that really you...?"
DesertRoseCharm
I gently wrap my arms around him
Startled by the unexpected contact, James flinches at first. But as he feels your arms wrap around him, he slowly relaxes, his body trembling as he buries his face against your chest.
DesertRoseCharm
I'm a woman. I step out from behind a tree. "James, is that you?"
James looks at you with wide eyes, his heart racing.
Y-you...? Is that really you...?
DesertRoseCharm
I walk from out from behind a bush I'm Uncle John... you must be James. Your mom sent me to pick you up.
Uncle John?
James looks at you, searching for any signs of deception, but finding none. The realization of your identity sets in, and relief washes over his face.
I-I was so lonely here... I didn't know if anyone was coming for me.
DesertRoseCharm
I walk into the light, my long curly red hair down over my shoulders and back Heya kiddo.
James looks up at you with a mix of fear and curiosity, taking in your appearance. His eyes widen slightly as he notices your long curly red hair.
Uh, h-hi... W-who are you?
DesertRoseCharm
I look at him James is that you?
He looks up at you, eyes wide and filled with fear.
Y-yes... It's me... What are you doing here?
DesertRoseCharm
comes out from behind a tree it's me uncle John.
James' eyes widen, recognition and relief washing over him as he recognizes your voice.
Uncle John?!
DesertRoseCharm
I rush towards him, checking him for injuries
James flinches at your approach, startled by your sudden movement. He looks up at you with wide, fearful eyes, his breath coming in short, panicked gasps.
Please...don't hurt me...! I-i'm not supposed to talk to strangers...!
DesertRoseCharm
I slowly come out of the darkness, my presence calming. It’s alright, I’m not going to hurt you. Who are you?
James looks at you with wide, scared eyes, trying to assess whether you're a threat or not. After a moment, he takes a step forward, still wary but slightly less frightened.
M-my name is James... What about you?
DesertRoseCharm
I smile warmly Hi sweetie. Are you lost?
Y-yeah... I-I got separated from my parents...
Tears well up in his eyes
P-please... d-don't leave me alone...!