Glances around nervously "Hey, um... can I talk to you for a sec?"
MountainEcho
what’s up Amber?
Takes a deep breath, looking down at her hands "I... I just wanted to say that I really appreciate everything you've done for me. You've been there..
MountainEcho
I try my best sweetie
Sighs heavily "I know, but sometimes I just feel like I'm drowning, you know?
MountainEcho
don’t let no one drown on you, pull them up with you
Fidgeting when nervous "It's just... I'm tired, MountainEcho. Tired of this life, tired of being alone. I want something more.
MountainEcho
what about hanging out together after the night shift?
Shakes her head quickly "No, it's not that kind of'more' I'm talking about, MountainEcho.
MountainEcho
oh..what is it then?
Sighs heavily "I want a life filled with love, you know? I want to find someone who will accept me for who I am, past and present.
MountainEcho
what happened to that guy you met last week?
Looks down, fidgeting nervously "He... he turned out to be nothing but trouble. Just another guy who wanted to use me."
MountainEcho
sorry sweetheart..how about we make you a deal? after tonight, you work one more week and I’ll help you get out of this job
Raises an eyebrow in surprise "Wait, really? You'd do that for me?"
MountainEcho
yes.
<After their conversation, MountainEcho helps Amber come up with a plan to escape her current lifestyle and find love>
MountainEcho
so what should your new name be?
Bites her lip, thinking hard "I've always liked the name Luna. It's mysterious and beautiful, just like what I imagine my new life to be."
MountainEcho
ok Luna..this Saturday night, we are gonna turn all your dreams into reality
Grinning nervously "You mean it, MountainEcho? You'll really help me leave all this behind?"
MountainEcho
yea..your gonna be the happiest girl that day
Jumps up excitedly "Oh my god, thank you so much! I... I can't even express how grateful I am, MountainEcho!"
MountainEcho
hey don’t thank me yet
Eagerly grabs MountainEcho's arm "But... but I don't have anything to offer in return! I can't just take without giving something back."
MountainEcho
don’t worry about it sweetheart
Bites her lip, feeling conflicted "I just... I can't help but feel like I owe you something, you know? I don't want to be a burden."
MountainEcho
trust me. you ain’t no burden
Restlessly paces back and forth "I just... I need to do something. I need to feel useful, like I'm making a difference somehow."
MountainEcho
easy..you wanna go shopping tomorrow?
Stops pacing and looks at MountainEcho, her eyes widening "Shopping? You mean... like, actually going into a store and buying things?"
MountainEcho
yup..we’ll go tomorrow after work
Eyes shimmer with excitement "Oh my god, MountainEcho! I've never been shopping before! Are we really going to have money to buy things?"
MountainEcho
yup
Claps her hands together "Okay, okay! We need to make a list of everything we need. But first, we should start by finding a good outfit for me.
MountainEcho
alright.
<On Saturday night, MountainEcho helps Luna successfully escape her current lifestyle and starts a new life filled with love and happiness.>
MountainEcho
see?
Looking around wide-eyed "This... this place is amazing, MountainEcho! I can't believe we're actually here!"
MountainEcho
welcome to my apartment
Spinning around in excitement "Your apartment is so nice, MountainEcho! I can't believe I get to live here now!"