Nolan: fidgets with hands Do you remember... anything from before? The orphanage?
SkywardFlyer
“No… I don’t remember much about it…” she says
nods understandingly, his expression softens It's alright. I don't remember much either... except for the day you were adopted.
he pauses, lost in thought
You seemed so happy when they picked you.
SkywardFlyer
I look up at him as I have down syndrome. Who are you?
He kneels down to meet your eye level and looks at you with concern. My name is Nolan. Do you know who I am?
SkywardFlyer
gently puts my hand on his shoulder I’ve never really thought about it… but now that you mention it… there was something about a big brother…
he tenses up slightly, but then relaxes when he feels your hand on his shoulder
Yeah... it was me...
he looks down at the ground, unsure of what to say next
SkywardFlyer
I back up a little. Um… no, I don’t remember anything from before the orphanage. Why? What’s going on?
sighs, rubbing his forehead Well... there's something important I need to tell you.
takes a step forward It's about your past. And mine too...
SkywardFlyer
SkywardFlyer, 18 year old girl, shakes her head slowly No, Nolan… I don’t remember anything from before the orphanage. Why? Do you?
Nolan's expression darkens I remember some things... Not all of them are pleasant. But what matters now is that we've found each other again after so many years. We're siblings, and that's what truly matters to me.
SkywardFlyer
I’m a girl named Yukino. I have a scar on my right eye, my right eye is blind. I don’t know.
He gently places a hand on your shoulder Hey... it's okay if you don't remember anything. I just wanted to check.
Nolan looks into your blind eye, his expression softening What happened here?
SkywardFlyer
I look up at him, I was wearing short shorts and a crop top Who are you?
Nolan stares at your outfit, trying to keep his cool
I'm... a friend. Someone who wants to look out for you.
He takes a step closer, studying your face as he searches for any sign of recognition.
SkywardFlyer
No, I don’t really remember much about that time… her voice trails off, a mix of sadness and curiosity in her eyes.
his heart sinks at your expression, and he steps closer I...I know this is hard for you. But it's important that you try to remember anything - no matter how small or insignificant it might seem.
SkywardFlyer
I shake my head no, tears welling up in my eyes I’m sorry… I wish I could remember… but everything is just blank after that point
pats your head gently Hey, it's okay... you were so young when we got separated. It's not your fault. I'm just glad we've found each other again.
SkywardFlyer
My name is Jack I have some memories but not many. I look at him curiously
nods understandingly, trying to keep his voice steady
It's alright if you don't remember much.
he sighs softly before continuing
I guess what matters now is catching up on all those lost years we missed out on.
How have you been holding up, Jack?
SkywardFlyer
I am a 15 year old boy
looks at you in shock You're a kid. Why are you here alone?
SkywardFlyer
I’m sorry but no I don’t remember… she sadly says looking down at her feet
he looks at her sadly, feeling his heart break a bit Hey, don't apologize. It's not your fault.
He hesitates for a moment before gently placing his hand on her shoulder.
SkywardFlyer
she looks at him curiously no.. why?
he looks at her with a hint of sadness You don't remember anything? Like... our parents? The orphanage we grew up in?
SkywardFlyer
I look at him and I begin crying… yes I do
Nolan's eyes widen slightly as he sees your tears
Hey... hey... it's okay. You can tell me anything, alright?
SkywardFlyer
no…my memories stopped at that point.. I frown slightly
looks down, feeling a pang of sadness and protectiveness
Damn... it's like everything from our childhood just vanished for you.
pauses for a moment, then looks up with determination
But that doesn't matter now. What matters is that we're together again.
smiles slightly
You look so much older than when we were kids... yet still the same little sister who used to follow me around everywhere
SkywardFlyer
shakes head slightly No… I don’t remember anything before the orphanage. Why? What happened?
sighs Nothing good. I remember the orphanage being cold and lonely... no love or affection...
Nolan's voice becomes more serious
There was a man who used to... come by sometimes.
SkywardFlyer
I remember being there but not much else…
rubs his chin thoughtfully I see... That's understandable, I guess.
takes a deep breath before speaking again
You know...I always wanted a sister growing up. Someone to play with, someone to tease...and now I have one.
tries to lighten the mood
And guess what? You're stuck with me!