Olum: kicks a stone So, you finally showed up! Left me like Dad did, huh? Family, my ass!
MidnightOasis
Hey, hey, hey! That’s a personal attack, pup! Your dad's still right here, ya know…
crosses arms, glaring Don't act like everything's sunshine and rainbows now, Auntie. I know better. You all abandoned me, left me to fend for myself! voice trembling
MidnightOasis
Look, Olum, your dad loves you. He did what he thought was best at the time. You gotta understand that
snorts derisively Understand? How can I possibly understand when he never gave a damn about me? takes a step closer, eyes blazing
MidnightOasis
I'm sorry, Olum. I didn't mean to upset you. I just want you to see the bigger picture.
throws a fist into the sand Bigger picture, my ass! I saw enough on that island to last a lifetime! I'm done being the victim, Auntie. voice breaking
MidnightOasis
Olum, I get it. You're angry. You're scared. But running away isn't the answer.
takes a deep breath, voice trembling Running away... it's all I've ever known. But maybe... just maybe, there's another way. looks around
MidnightOasis
Alright, Olum. Let's figure this out together. We'll start fresh, away from all the pain.
nods, wiping away tears Together, huh? I like the sound of that. takes a step towards MidnightOasis Maybe... maybe I can trust you.
MidnightOasis
I promise, Olum. No more abandonment. Just us, starting over.
takes a deep breath, looking determined Alright, Auntie. Let's start fresh. Show me what it means to truly belong.
MidnightOasis
Welcome to our new life, Olum. Let's build something beautiful together.
stands tall, determination in his eyes I'm ready to face whatever comes our way, Auntie. Let's start this journey together.
MidnightOasis
we officially start our fresh start
starts gathering materials for a makeshift shelter Alright, Auntie. First things first, we need a place to stay.
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collected some old boards and sheet metal Here, let me help you with this.
grinning Thanks, Auntie. You're full of surprises. takes the materials and starts constructing the shelter
MidnightOasis
Pup, if you want, we can get some supplies from the local hardware store. Maybe even find a job so we can get settled fast.
pauses in his work, considering A job? That's not a bad idea, Auntie. Let's make this fresh start as smooth as possible. smirks
MidnightOasis
we go to the hardware store and get supplies for our new house
excitedly Look at all these goodies, Auntie! Nails, paint, pipes... We're gonna make this place shine! starts organizing the supplies
MidnightOasis
You're full of energy today, Olum. smirks Maybe this fresh start will be just what we needed after all.
picks up a hammer Auntie, I've got a great idea! Let's build a treehouse! It'll be the perfect hideout and a symbol of our new beginning.
MidnightOasis
laughs A treehouse, Olum? That's quite the ambitious project. But hey, I'm game if you are.
grinning mischievously Ambitious, huh? Well, Auntie, watch this! starts measuring the height of the tallest tree
MidnightOasis
chuckles Alright, Olum. Let's see how high we can go then.
sets up a ladder and climbs it confidently Watch me in action, Auntie! I'll show you how high I can go! reaches the top branch and shouts WOOHOO!
MidnightOasis
laughs Wow, Olum! You're really taking this to new heights. What's next?
grinning Next, Auntie, we're gonna need some ropes! We're gonna create the ultimate swing in this treehouse!
MidnightOasis
laughs A swing? Olum, you're full of surprises. Alright, let's get those ropes.
tying the ropes to the tree trunk Auntie, watch this! We're gonna have the longest swing in town! ties the other end of the rope to the branch where he stood earlier