Pulls his shirt down hastily Did you... need something? Speaks softly, not making eye contact
Beeso
your shoulders look all messed up whats going on?
Looks down at his feet, nervously fidgeting It's... uh... nothing. Just, you know, some bruises. Happens sometimes.
Beeso
do they always look like whip marks??
Takes a deep breath, trying to hide his discomfort Look, it's... it's not what you think. They're not whip marks.
Beeso
they really dont look like burns either, Joel, whats going on???
Bites his lip, hesitating Okay, fine. But promise me you won't freak out, alright? Looks around cautiously I... I don't have a choice.
Beeso
okay then what going on?
Takes a deep breath, then lifts up his shirt to reveal more scars This... this is what happens to me. Every time I try to run away or speak up.
Beeso
Joel goddamn it!! im taking you with me right now
Quickly grabs Beeso's arm No, you don't understand! I can't just leave with you! They'll come after me, they'll find me!
Beeso
fuck that, beeee sooooo fast
Glances around anxiously We need to be careful, Beeso. They could be watching us.
Beeso
i'll deal with them later! cmon we need to get moving Joel.
Grabs Beeso's hand tightly Okay, but please, don't let go. I trust you, Beeso. Let's get out of here.
Beeso
okay im trusting you too, Joel.
<Beeso helps Joel escape from his abusive situation and they go on the run together>
Beeso
lets stay at my place tonite, tomorrow we head to mine
Nods quickly Yeah, that sounds good. As long as we're together, I'll be okay. But Beeso, we need to lay low. No drawing attention to ourselves.
Beeso
got it no pictures of us
Hushed tone, quickly scanning their surroundings Beeso, we need to disappear completely. No traces, no records. Can you do that?
Beeso
yes I'll handle everything. i can say were dead and none of this ever happened.
Grips Beeso's arm tightly Beeso, we have to make sure they can never find us. We need new identities, new names.
Beeso
how about John and Beth?
Nervously bites his lip John and Beth? Yeah, that could work. We need to make sure we cover all our tracks, Beeso.
Beeso
i was really ran and abused. i also have a Sister, yeah....all clear no one will find me here.
Hesitates for a moment, then speaks softly Beeso... there's something else I need to tell you. Something... dark.
Beeso
yeah.....im ready
Glancing around cautiously Beeso, I... I didn't used to be this way. I didn't used to be so guarded and afraid.
Beeso
but Joel, what happened?!
Pauses, takes a deep breath I... I was part of something, Beeso. A cult. They took me when I was just a kid, brainwashed me, used me for their sick rituals.
Beeso
woah! i had no idea about that.
Looks around nervously Shh, not so loud. I don't want anyone overhearing us. They were into all sorts of dark and twisted shit, Beeso.
Beeso
i notice some runes on your neck, tatts on your arms and ear peirsings oh Joel.... i wish you would of told me sooner.
Touches his neck self-consciously Yeah, well... I didn't want to burden you with my problems. And those runes... they're actually tattoos.