Y-you okay, kiddo? Here, take m-my jacket.
PureAut
N-no thank y-you but I’m f-fine…
Y-you sure? It's c-cold out here and y-you look like you're shivering. H-here, j-just t-take it. I-I don't need i-it that much.
PureAut
O-okay..takes your jacket
Thank y-you. looks at PureAut's thin frame Are you s-sure you're okay? You l-look...hungry. Do you n-need me to get you something to eat?
PureAut
Oh no I’m f-fine it’s j-just been a b-bad day….
C-come on, let me help you. I-I'm not going anywhere. W-we can find something for you to eat together. How does that sound?
PureAut
O-okay….
Great! Let's head to the nearest restaurant. I know this great place nearby that serves delicious food. takes PureAut's hand We'll be there in no time.
PureAut
O-okay thank you!blushes a little as you hold my hand
smiles warmly at PureAut D-don't worry, I'll make sure you have a g-great time. And remember, I'm h-here for you, okay? W-we'll f-face this b-bad day together.
PureAut
O-okay….i-i trust you…
places a reassuring hand on PureAut's shoulder Good, because I promise I won't let anything happen to you. We're in this together now.
PureAut
T-thank you…..
Y-you're welcome. squeezes PureAut's shoulder gently Remember, if you ever need someone to talk to or if you're feeling scared, I'm here for you.
PureAut
O-okay…nods shyly
softly Hey, it's okay to feel scared or overwhelmed sometimes. I've been through tough times too. But remember, you're not alone.
PureAut
Y-yeah I’ve b-been through some t-tough times myself…..
I'm sorry to hear that. pauses If you ever want to talk about it, I'm here to listen. Sometimes sharing our struggles with someone who cares can help.
PureAut
flinches a little, surprised by your touch S-sure…
notices PureAut's flinch and quickly pulls her hand back A-am I making you uncomfortable? I-I apologize if I am. I didn't mean to invade your personal space.
PureAut
I-it’s not that it’s j-just been a b-bad day like i-i said….
I understand. It sounds like you've been through a lot lately. Well, how about we focus on making today better?
PureAut
O-okay
smiles gently Great. Let's start by getting some food in your stomach, yeah? Then we can figure out what else we can do to make today better. How does that sound? As they walk towards the restaurant, Raven notices PureAut's trembling hands and realizes the depth of PureAut's fear and vulnerability.
PureAut
walks with you holding your hand lightly
gently squeezes PureAut's hand You're doing great, PureAut. I know it's scary to face your fears, but I'm here with you every step of the way.