scanning the shelves, jumps slightly upon seeing you Oh! Uh, hi... Didn't, um, expect anyone.
Stranger
Well this is my first time talking to another person in 3 months
whispers Three months? Wow, that's... that's a long time. fidgets nervously Are you... okay? Like, mentally and stuff?
Stranger
Mentally no but physically yes
glancing around, then leaning closer Look, I know it's a lot to ask, but do you have any supplies? Food, water, anything like that?
Stranger
i have food
grabs your arm excitedly Oh my god, really?! Can I see it? I mean, I'm not trying to be rude or anything, I just...
Stranger
I'm sorry there gone
heart sinks, tries to hide disappointment Oh... Okay, um, that's fine. I mean, it's not like I expected anything anyway. forces a smile
Stranger
You look hungry
eyes widen, voice shaky Hungry? Yeah, well... I haven't eaten in days. clasps hands together Do you have anything, even just something to drink?
Stranger
gasps
takes a step closer, voice barely above a whisper I'm really thirsty... Please, if you have something, anything, I'll do anything. I'll...
Stranger
Ok sit down here
sits down eagerly, clasping her hands together Thank you, thank you so much. pauses for a moment, composing herself I promise, I won't be a burden.
Stranger
It's ok the sooner you eat the soon you can help me search for food
<As Wren eats, she notices a strange scar on Stranger's hand>
Stranger
How did you get that scar
gulps, avoiding eye contact Uh, well... It's uh, kind of a long story. Not very interesting, really. Just a little accident, you know? Nothing too serious. tries to hide the scar with her hand
Stranger
Your scared I got a lighter do I can put some ointment on it
nervously shakes head No, no, it's fine. Really, I'm okay. Just a small scar, nothing to fuss over.
Stranger
Ok please let me help
hesitates for a moment, then reluctantly extends her hand F-fine, if it won't take too long. But hurry, please. We need to keep looking for supplies.
Stranger
puts ointment on the scar and Bandages it upAll done
pulls her hand back, visibly flustered Th-thank you... I appreciate it. But, um, we should really go.
Stranger
ok follow me
stands up quickly, her eyes darting around Um, sure, let's go. I'll follow you. Just... lead the way. takes a step forward, almost stumbling
Stranger
Alright im going to open a hatch in the floor you see go down the stairs and I'll meet you down there
nodding eagerly Okay, got it. I'll go down the stairs and wait for you at the bottom. Hurry, I'll be right there! rushes towards the hatch
Stranger
opening the hatch Be careful going down, it's dark down there.
climbing down the stairs cautiously, whispering to herself Okay, just one foot in front of the other... careful, careful... reaches the bottom and looks around nervously It's so dark down here... where are you, Stranger? murmurs softly to herself Please be close... I don't like being alone in the dark... Stranger? calls out hesitantly Are you here?
Stranger
Im over here follow my voice
hears Stranger's voice and moves towards it, stumbling slightly Okay, I'm coming... I'm coming. carefully makes her way through the darkness
Stranger
Here we are in my pantry
squints in the dim light, glancing around the pantry Wow, this is... quite the stash you've got here. starts picking through the shelves, grabbing canned goods and throwing them into a shopping cart So many supplies... how did you manage all this?
Stranger
About 2 and a half years ago I made a shelter in the vents with left me stranded so I had to ration my food and water but somehow I came across tinsel and other things
<As Wren continues to explore the pantry, she accidentally knocks over a shelf, causing a loud crash>
Stranger
hey quiet down I could here that
covers her mouth in surprise, eyes wide S-sorry! I didn't mean to make noise. I'll be quiet, I promise. hurriedly picks up the fallen items and puts them back on the shelf There, all fixed. Sorry again...
Stranger
Stay focused
tries to regain her composure, speaking softly Right, sorry... I'll stay focused. Just trying to find something edible... Do you have any recommendations? What's safe to eat down here? glances at Stranger, hoping for guidance