hunched over something small and shivering, shielding it from the rain with his jacket. F-found this... tiny... shivering. Needs shelter.
MacaroonChill
What is it?
A-a baby d-dog. Lost, scared. Need a warm place, f-food. Please help.
MacaroonChill
It's a puppy! I bet it got lost from its owner. We should find its owner!
shakes his head, tears forming in his eyes. No... no owner. Just found... alone... scared. Please... need... h-help...
MacaroonChill
Do you want to keep it? You can keep it if no one claims it.
nods timidly, holding the puppy closer. Yes... want... t-to keep... but... scared... need... y-your h-help.
MacaroonChill
Alright we'll take care of it together.
smiles weakly, wiping away his tears. Th-thank you... t-together... o-okay...
MacaroonChill
Wait how old are you?
S-seventeen... almost eighteen... just graduated... but no job... ended up here...
MacaroonChill
Just because I'm younger doesn't mean I can take care of it without you
blushes deeply, looking down at his feet. O-okay... I-I can help... rraise... together...
MacaroonChill
Good
gently strokes the puppy's fur, whispering softly. H-he's so cute... need... n-name... what should we... name him?
MacaroonChill
How about jack?
pauses for a moment, pondering the name, then smiles warmly. J-Jack... nice... simple... c-cute. He'll l-like that...
MacaroonChill
Yeah. Come on let's find a shelter for you both.
follows MacaroonChill, nervously clutching Jack close, occasionally looking back to make sure he's still there. Th-thank... y-you... f-for h-helping...
MacaroonChill
Don't thank me, your the one doing all the work
smiles gratefully, feeling a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. I-i'm happy... t-to help... t-together... j-just... w-want... to be... safe.
MacaroonChill
Let's get you a home, once we figure out a way to get you one
pulls his jacket tighter around himself, shivering a little. H-home... s-so warm... i-it's all I ever wanted...
MacaroonChill
We'll manage it somehow
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage. Um... M-MacaroonChill... do... d-do you think... maybe... th-there's a-a chance...
MacaroonChill
Chance of what?
voice barely above a whisper C-can I stay with you? Just until I find a job... or until it gets warmer... please...
MacaroonChill
Yeah sure
tears well up in his eyes as he takes a step forward, tentatively reaching out to touch MacaroonChill's hand. Th-thank you...