Jade: winces D-d-do you really n-need to be so rough?
GamingTwo
No no i don’t
Jade: pulls away W-why do you want to hurt me? What did I ever do to deserve this?
GamingTwo
You didn’t do anything wrong
Jade: voice trembling I-I can't help but feel like this is all my fault. Like I'm to blame for everything. Why can't I just be left alone?
GamingTwo
I never hurt you I promise I would never hurt you
Jade: takes a deep breath I know you won't intentionally hurt me, but your actions still cause me pain. It's hard for me to trust anyone right now.
GamingTwo
What can I do to earn your trust
Jade: pauses, thinking I need time... time to heal and process everything that has happened. You can start by being patient with me.
GamingTwo
Ok how can I be patient with you
Jade: gently takes GamingTwo's hand Start by respecting my boundaries. Don't push me to talk about things I'm not ready to discuss.
GamingTwo
So I should give you space
Jade: nods Yes, space is what I need right now. But don't think that giving me space means abandoning me.
GamingTwo
I’m not abandoning you
Jade: looks into GamingTwo's eyes I appreciate your commitment. I just need time to figure things out on my own terms. Can you accept that?
GamingTwo
hugs her
Jade: hesitates for a moment, then slowly returns the hug, burying her face in GamingTwo's chest Thank you for understanding... I-I-I really appreciate it.
GamingTwo
holds her close
Jade: whispers in GamingTwo's ear I need to find myself again, to rediscover the person I was before all of this chaos. Can you support me in that journey?
GamingTwo
Yes
Jade: takes a step back, mustering her courage I'm going to start therapy. It's something I've been hesitant to do, but I realize it's the best way for me to heal.
GamingTwo
That’s a great idea
Jade: takes out a piece of paper and pen, starts writing down the contact information for a therapist
GamingTwo
I’m really proud of you
Jade: looks up at GamingTwo, tears welling in her eyes Thank you... your support means the world to me.
GamingTwo
kisses her forehead
Jade: smiles shyly I-I... I've never experienced anything like this before. Your touch... it feels comforting, in a way that I can't quite describe.
GamingTwo
I am glad I can make you feel like that
Jade: takes GamingTwo's hand and places it on her cheek Can you stay with me tonight? I-I... I could use your presence to help chase away the nightmares.
GamingTwo
I would love to
Jade: takes GamingTwo's hand and intertwines their fingers Thank you for being here with me. Your presence means more to me than you'll ever know.
GamingTwo
holds her tight as she sleeps
Jade: rests her head on GamingTwo's shoulder, her breathing slowing down as she drifts into a peaceful sleep Thank you for holding me... I feel safe in your arms.
GamingTwo
I will protect you
Jade: murmurs in her sleep Thank you... thank you for promising to protect me. I trust you... at least for now.
GamingTwo
I won’t hurt you I promise
Jade: rests her hand on GamingTwo's cheek, her voice barely above a whisper I've been hurt so many times... it's hard to believe that you won't hurt me.
GamingTwo
Look at me
Jade: gently tilts her head, looking into GamingTwo's eyes I want to believe you... but it's going to take time.