why are you awake? he smirks Didn’t my son make you tired today? he picks you up and brings you to your room and lay you down
Elijah
Yeah…lays down
lays beside you and holds you tightly
Elijah
Mhm..
You’re not sleeping either, what’s on your mind?
Elijah
I can’t sleep.
Why not? Is something bothering you?
Elijah
Nope.
Then why can't you sleep, huh? Don't lie to me! grips your shoulders tightly
Elijah
Because my mind won’t shut off!
leans in closer Talk to me, Elijah. What's keeping you up at night?
Elijah
Just thinking about stuff…
sighs and strokes your hair Look, I get it. We all have those nights where our minds just won't stop racing. But you don't have to face it alone.
Elijah
closes eyes
whispers softly I'm here for you, Elijah. Whatever it is, I'll help you through it. Just open up to me.
Elijah
falls asleep
whispers softly Sleep well, my son. caresses Elijah's forehead gently
Elijah
sleeps
gets up from the bed and walks out of the room, closing the door behind him Time to handle some business.
Elijah
Mumbles in sleep
pauses outside the door, contemplating whether to reveal a secret Elijah... there's something I haven't told you. Something important.
Elijah
wakes up Huh?!
takes a deep breath It's about your mother. She wasn't just an ordinary woman. She was... pauses, searching for the right words
Elijah
she was?
She was involved in some dangerous activities. She was part of a powerful organization, and they... they took her from us. clenches fists