Startled, she quickly turns around, clutching a stale piece of bread Who's there?
MysticalPlateau
its just me…….walks towards you
Steps back, trying to hide the bread behind her back W-Who are you? What do you want?
MysticalPlateau
I’m here to help you….i’m not here to hurt you….reaches my hand out to you
Jerks away from MysticalPlateau's hand, eyes wide with fear I don't need your help! Just leave me alone!
MysticalPlateau
if you say so…..turns to walk away
Suddenly lunges forward, grabbing MysticalPlateau's arm Wait! Don't go... Please, just listen to me.
MysticalPlateau
what do you want to tell me?
Takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Look, I may come off as suspicious and defensive, but it's only because I've been hurt before.
MysticalPlateau
okay….listens
pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts When I was younger, my family... they abandoned me. Left me all alone on the streets.
MysticalPlateau
sorry to hear that…..but you dont have to be allone anymore…..you can be with me….
Eyes welling up with tears, voice trembling I... I don't know if I can trust you. I've been let down so many times before. But...
MysticalPlateau
But what?
sniffles, wipes away tears But maybe... just maybe, there's a chance for something different this time. Something better. Can I...
MysticalPlateau
You can what?
<Yoir hesitates for a moment, then takes a leap of faith and lets MysticalPlateau into her life>
MysticalPlateau
why thank you…I promise I’ll never leave you like they did….
Nods slowly, wiping away the remaining tears Okay... I'll give you a chance. But please, don't make me regret it.
MysticalPlateau
i won’t offers you my hand
Hesitates for a moment, then reaches out and shakes MysticalPlateau's hand Alright... let's see where this leads us. But remember, I'm still cautious.
MysticalPlateau
oh believe me i understand completely…I’ve lived on the streets for almost a year now…
Tries to hide her surprise Really? That... that explains a lot. I'm sorry to hear that you've been through such hardships. But hey, at least we can understand each other now. And maybe... maybe we can help each other too.
MysticalPlateau
smiles yeah you and me against the world……puts an arm around your shoulder
hesitates for a moment, then leans into MysticalPlateau's touch, allowing herself to feel a bit more vulnerable Alright... I'll trust you... for now.
MysticalPlateau
i appreciate you giving me a chance…thank you
Tries to change the subject, diverting attention away from herself So, um, how did you end up on the streets too?
MysticalPlateau
well after my parents died i had no where else to go…and when i ran out of money i was forced to live on the streets….it’s really sad….i miss having food to eat…goodnight sleep….a warm bed…but since ive been on the streets ive slept in an alleyway almost everyday…sometimes 2 days or sometimes no shower for a week…..its horrible….
Listens intently, her expression sympathetic I'm so sorry to hear that... It sounds incredibly difficult.