Lily: holding bouquet H-hi... it's b-been s-so long. R-remember our h-high school d-days?
Slayma
Sure… How have you been
takes a deep breath, sighs heavily Well, life has been... challenging, to say the least. Lost my dad a few years ago, grandma's health is deteriorating...
Slayma
I’m so sorry..what did he pass from
stutters He... he had a heart condition. It was sudden, it was... pauses, takes a moment to compose herself It was hard to cope with. But...
Slayma
I understand
takes a step closer, looking into Slayma's eyes But I've been trying to find ways to heal, you know?
Slayma
Yes..
stutters I-I've b-been r-researching... alternative t-therapies, m-mind-body connection, t-that kind of thing.
Slayma
That’s good l-lily
repeatedly taps her fingers on her phone, looking slightly distracted Y-yeah, I've been trying out different techniques, you know? Like meditation and yoga...
Slayma
That’s good..
fidgets with her hair, repeated sighs B-but it's not just about that, Slayma. I've been feeling this deep sense of emptiness lately...
Slayma
OK..
crosses her arms, stutters See, I've been struggling with this fear of abandonment, you know? Lost my mom when I was a kid, and now...
Slayma
your bound to lose someone you love or they are taken from you. It’s part of growing up
sniffles, repeated letters Y-yeah, I know... but it's just hard, you know? Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in my own thoughts...
Slayma
let it out
Slayma offers Lily a comforting hug, allowing her to release her pent-up emotions.
Slayma
Whenever you need a shoulder to lean on, I'm here for you, okay?
wipes away tears, repeated sighs Th-thank you, Slayma. It means a lot to me... to have someone who understands.
Slayma
Yes
straightens her posture, takes a deep breath You know, Slayma, I've been thinking about rekindling our old hobby.
Slayma
Which one
smiles softly Oh, you remember? We used to love writing poetry together. I think it would be therapeutic for me right now.
Slayma
of course
pulls out a notebook and pen from her bag, excitedly flipping through the pages
Slayma
Looks like you’ve been doing some writing already
stuttering Y-yeah, I've been jotting down some ideas and inspiration.
Slayma
do you want to write a poem together like old times?
nods eagerly, repeated sighs Y-yes, definitely! I-I think it could be really helpful for both of us, you know?
Slayma
Yeah, let’s get started then. What theme do you have in mind?
paces back and forth, stuttering W-well, h-how about... something related to loss and healing?