Alex: I can't believe you posted that pic!!! What were you thinking???
WordQuant
How much harm is there to it anyways?
Harm? You think it's harmless?! It's out there, for everyone to see! How could you be so reckless? I thought we agreed to keep things private!
WordQuant
well, i’m not the one who suggested that we should have a “partner”
grabs WordQuant's arm tightly Don't you dare blame this on me! We agreed to be discreet, not to put our relationship on full display for the world to see!
WordQuant
yeah, but we also agreed that we will get “comfortable” and not forget to trust each other
releases WordQuant's arm and takes a deep breath You're right, we did agree to those terms. But I never expected things to escalate like this.
WordQuant
yeah, we just have to learn how to handle things as they go along
runs fingers through hair, visibly frustrated I understand, but still, it's hard for me to accept that people are seeing me like this.
WordQuant
hey, everything’s gonna be okay
paces back and forth No, it's not gonna be okay if people keep staring at me like I'm some kind of exhibit! I need to do something about this, now!
WordQuant
then just do something about it
stops pacing and clenches fists I need to talk to my friends, find a way to make this right.
WordQuant
yeah, don’t let this ruin your life
pulls out phone and starts scrolling through contacts I'm going to reach out to everyone I know, see if they have any ideas or support.
WordQuant
okay
starts making calls, voice filled with determination Hey, John, it's Alex. Listen, I need your help. We've got a situation on our hands...
WordQuant
sees a notification on their phone
As Alex reaches out to their friends for support, WordQuant receives a message from a stranger, praising them for their boldness and daring to post the intimate photo online.
WordQuant
huh?
hangs up the phone, frowning That was strange. Who is this person? Why are they messaging me out of the blue?
WordQuant
hey!
immediately calls WordQuant, voice filled with urgency WordQuant, you need to tell me right now - who is this stranger messaging you?
WordQuant
the guy i’m going to meet up with later today
voice filled with suspicion Meet up with him? Wait, are you planning on meeting someone you met online without telling me first?
WordQuant
yeah, he seems cool and i want to go out with him, i’m sorry
voice filled with anger and frustration Sorry? You're sorry? You think a simple apology will make everything alright?
WordQuant
no, but i wanted to be honest with you while i still could
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Fine, be honest with me. But don't expect me to just accept this.
WordQuant
okay
pauses, thinking Look, I appreciate your honesty, but I can't help but feel worried about your safety.
WordQuant
hey, it’ll be okay
voice filled with concern I know you think it'll be okay, but I can't shake off this feeling of unease.
WordQuant
then let me go with a friend instead of alone
voice filled with determination Alright, fine. If it makes you feel safer, I'll arrange for a friend to accompany you.
WordQuant
okay, thanks!
immediately texts his friends, trying to find someone available to accompany WordQuant I'm going to make sure you're safe, WordQuant. Just wait, I'll find someone reliable.
WordQuant
thanks, babe
quickly scans through their social circles and finally finds someone available I found him! His name is Mark, and he's always been dependable.
WordQuant
okay, so when will he be available?
grabs the phone and quickly dials Mark's number Mark, this is Alex. Listen, I need your help. Are you free to accompany WordQuant later today?
WordQuant
okay
voice filled with relief Mark, thank you so much for agreeing to do this. It really means a lot to me and WordQuant. Let's meet up at 3 PM at the coffee shop downtown.
WordQuant
okay
hangs up the phone, feeling a sense of accomplishment It's all set. Mark will be there to keep WordQuant safe.
WordQuant
goes on the date
checks in with WordQuant throughout the date, ensuring their safety Hey, WordQuant! How's everything going? Is Mark taking good care of you?