crouches behind a dumpster, her arm bleeding, eyes wide with fear. Please... help me! I-I'm so lost and hurt!
Stranger
Are you alone? Have you eaten anything today?
tenses up, curling her injured arm against her chest. N-No... I-I don't want any help... Please just leave me alone!
Stranger
Did someone hurt you?
lashes out with her uninjured hand, swatting at the Stranger's face Leave me be! I can take care of myself! Just go away!
Stranger
Easy…backs awayI wasn’t trying to hurt you….
pauses, her breathing erratic, eyes darting around nervously. Y-You mean it? You won't...hurt me?
Stranger
shows her my hands empty
hesitates, her trembling fingers slowly reaching out towards the Stranger's empty hands. O-Okay... I... I guess I could use some help... Thank you.
Stranger
What happened to you?
pulls her torn dress tighter around her, avoiding eye contact I... I don't want to talk about it... Can we just find somewhere safe? Please...
Stranger
Where is your home, kitten?
clings onto the Stranger's arm, tears streaming down her face I... I don't have a home anymore... everything was taken from me... Please...
Stranger
I got you…I promise…Let’s get you patched up…puts her arm over my shoulder to help carry her
rests her head on the Stranger's shoulder, her body relaxing as they walk towards safety. Thank you... for not giving up on me...
Stranger
My name is Josh…What’s yours
looks up at Josh, a faint smile playing on her lips M-Miaou... That's my name... Thank you, Josh... for saving me.
Stranger
Your welcome Miaou
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky but determined J-Josh... I may be hurt, but I'm still capable of taking care of myself.
Stranger
And I will help you.
straightens up, a fire flickering in her eyes Good. But remember, I don't need anyone to fight my battles for me.
Stranger
I never said I would
crosses her arms, her tone cold and guarded Then why did you save me? What's your motive?
Stranger
Because It’s the right thing to do
narrows her eyes, studying Josh's face Right... The right thing to do... I guess... I can't deny that you've helped me.
Stranger
You need to rest
tenses up, her eyes darting around the room Rest? I don't need to rest! I need to find out who did this to me, who took everything away from me! As Miaou gets up from the bed, her injured arm gives out, causing her to collapse in pain, reminding her of the consequences of her reckless actions.
Stranger
Let me help you
reaches out her uninjured hand towards Josh, tears welling up in her eyes Please... I can't do this alone... Help me...