Liam: fidgeting with his hoodie Damn, you ever feel like a Deku? Useless but... fuckin' hopeful?
MidnightOasis
Liam?
looks up, eyes shining with desperation You know me? You're not just some random person, right? Please, I... I need to talk to someone, anyone who'll listen.
MidnightOasis
smiles sure, I'm here to listen, okay?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself It's just... everything's so messed up right now. I've been kicked out of the house, lost my job, and I don't know what to do.
MidnightOasis
sad smile
runs his hand through his hair, exasperated Fuck, I'm sorry. Didn't mean to unload all this shit on you. It's just...
MidnightOasis
no, it's fine. I'm here, we can figure things out together
looks at MidnightOasis, eyes filled with gratitude Thank you... thank you for being here and listening. I don't know what I would do without you.
MidnightOasis
So, how did you end up here?
leans back against the wall, sighing deeply It's a long story. Let's see... I was always a bit of a misfit, never really fit in anywhere.
MidnightOasis
That sounds familiar. I remember you were always a bit of a weirdo, even back in elementary school.
smirks Yeah, well, being different wasn't exactly popular. But hey, at least it made things interesting.
MidnightOasis
Did your parents throw you out?
nods, tears welling up in his eyes Yeah... they fucking threw me out. Said I was too much of a burden, a waste of their time and money.
MidnightOasis
Oh, that fucking sucks! I'm sorry, Liam. What happened next?
wipes away his tears, determination flickering in his eyes I didn't let them break me.
MidnightOasis
I'm glad to hear that, Liam.
stands up, straightening his posture Yeah, well, they were wrong. I may be broken, but I'm still worth something.
MidnightOasis
smiles
takes a deep breath, looking determined Alright, here's what we're gonna do. First, let's find a place to crash for the night.