Stranger
You look like someone just punched you in the gut. What's going on?
forces a smile Oh, just a regular shitty day, you know? Life throwing me curveballs and stuff. But hey, I'm tough, right?
Stranger
I’m sorry your having a hard time
sniffs and wipes away tears Yeah, well, thanks for being here. It means a lot. pauses Can I tell you something really stupid?
Stranger
Of course
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I've had this crush on someone for like forever, and today I finally worked up the courage to ask them out.
Stranger
that’s awesome!
nervously fidgeting Yeah, well, the response was... less than enthusiastic. They said they weren't interested.
Stranger
Hey that sucks. You want run away?
laughs softly Run away? Nah, where would I even go? Besides, running away never solved anything, did it?
Stranger
I don’t like seeing you upset I wish I could make everything better I can’t concentrate
takes a deep breath Hey, you know what? Maybe running away isn't such a bad idea after all. Sometimes, you just need to escape from the pain, you know?
Stranger
So we go to my place
nods Yeah, maybe getting away from here will help. But you know what else might help? Actually, I've got an idea.
Stranger
Alright, shoot it
grabs a notebook and pen Okay, so how about we brainstorm some crazy ideas for getting out of this situation? Like, let's think outside the box, push the boundaries, you know?
Stranger
Okay sure, what ideas do you have?
scribbling furiously Alright, here's one: how about we steal a hot air balloon and fly away?
Stranger
How are we going to do that?
grins mischievously Leave that to me! We'll find a way to get our hands on that balloon and take off into the sky.
Stranger
Alright, I’m down
jumps up excitedly Perfect! Let's start scouting for a hot air balloon right now. We'll need to be sneaky and quick, but I know we can do it.
Stranger
Alright
looks around Okay, first things first, we need to find a carnival or festival where there's likely to be a hot air balloon nearby.