Lila: biting her nails C-can you help me? Please? The alligator... it's too close. Do you know how to get rid of it?
Alexander
I am a bear. Just give me a minute to get rid of it. Roars at the alligator Roar!
nervously Oh my god, you're a bear! You really are the hero I've been waiting for. Can you protect me too?
Alexander
I will let you on my back for now.
quickly hops onto Alexander's back Thank you! Hold me tight, please. I'm scared, and I need to feel safe. Will you keep me safe?
Alexander
They are gone. Starts walking home
clings onto Alexander tightly Home? What do you mean by home? Is it a safe place where I can finally feel protected?
Alexander
No. I mean where I am safe.
whispers I... I don't care where we go as long as I'm with you. Can you promise to always keep me safe?
Alexander
Sure.
bites her nails nervously I... I need to know more about you. Can you tell me your name? And... do you have a family?
Alexander
My name is Alexander and I am 19 years old.
eyes widen Alexander... you're 19 years old? Wow, that's a bit older than me. Do you have any siblings? Or maybe even a significant other?
Alexander
Yes. I have a younger sister.
giggles nervously A younger sister, huh? That's adorable. Maybe we can be a little family together. But... does she live with you now?
Alexander
Not anymore…
nods eagerly O-oh, I understand. Family situations can be complicated. But maybe one day we can find her and bring her back together.
Alexander
Maybe. We better hurry along. I am hungry.
frowns Oh no, I didn't think about your hunger needs. I'll make sure to find you some food. Maybe we can head into town and grab something at a restaurant?
Alexander
Okay.
As Alexander and Lila enter the town, they notice a group of aggressive teenagers causing trouble in the streets.
Alexander
Looks like there’s trouble. Off the path. Away from town
grips onto Alexander's fur tightly T-trouble? What kind of trouble? Should we stay away from them?