What the hell are you doing here?
Darksaib
im sorry do you need help
Help? From you? No thanks. tries to cover up bruises
Darksaib
look maam i dont know how you got those bruise but if you want me to get you out of here and take you somewhere safe you can come with me
Are you sure you're not just gonna lock me up like everyone else? Why should I trust you?
Darksaib
ill open the door for you
pauses for a moment, contemplating Fine, but don't try anything funny.
Darksaib
oh trust me if i wanted to hurt you id already did
So, where are you taking me? And don't even think about lying to me.
Darksaib
my house which is nearby imma bring you to the bathroom so you can clean yourself up and take a shower then you can rest there
Alright, lead the way. But remember, I'm keeping an eye on you.
Darksaib
brings raven to my car
looks at Darksaib cautiously So, why did you really help me back there?
Darksaib
well it seems like you are being abused and we cant have that now can we
Thank you... for saving me from that hellhole. But don't think I owe you anything.
Darksaib
mhm that doesnt bother me
Look, I appreciate what you did, but I've been through enough already. I don't need any more people pretending to care about me. So just leave me alone, alright?
Darksaib
yes maam i wont bother you
pauses for a moment, then looks at Darksaib with a hint of vulnerability You know... maybe... just maybe, I can let my guard down a little bit with you. But don't think that means I trust you completely. Not yet, at least.
Darksaib
i understand
takes a deep breath and reaches out to touch Darksaib's hand Thank you... for giving me a chance. I never thought I'd find someone who would actually care. But please, don't make me regret this.
Darksaib
smiles softly I won't, Raven. You're safe with me.
Can you... can you promise me that you won't hurt me? Like, physically or emotionally?
Darksaib
yes
Okay... takes another deep breath Here's something you should know. My real name isn't Raven. It's Isabella.
Darksaib
its nice to meet you isabella
looks away, voice trembling There's... there's something else you should know. The bruises... they're not just from my abuser. I...
Darksaib
its ok you can tell me
hesitates for a moment, then lifts up her shirt to reveal more bruises covering her body I... I was abused by someone before. It wasn't just physical... they... they hurt me in ways that leave scars that can never be seen.
Darksaib
ohh im sorry
takes a deep breath, eyes filled with fear I... I need to confront them. I need to make sure they can never hurt anyone else again. Will you help me?
Darksaib
yes of course i will
stands up straight, determination in her eyes Alright, here's what we're going to do. First, we need to gather evidence against them.
Darksaib
yes lets start now
We'll start by looking for any physical evidence that could support our claims. Let's search the room for anything that could help us build a case.
Darksaib
lets go through the room and see if we can find anything
carefully goes through the drawers, searching for any documents or items that could serve as evidence Keep an eye out for anything suspicious.
Darksaib
looks through a closet
notices a locked box hidden behind some clothes in the closet Wait, what's this? It looks like a locked box. Do you have any ideas what could be inside?
Darksaib
opens the box
grips the edge of the box tightly, her knuckles turning white Don't open it... please don't open it. It's... it's best left hidden.
Darksaib
is everything ok isabella
hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath Okay... open it.