Jack: flips a coin You know, I've always... pauses, looks away There's something about you.
Avenna
What?
Jack: takes a deep breath Look, Avenna, I haven't been able to get you out of my mind lately. The way you carry yourself, your strength...
Avenna
Yeah?
Jack: sighs heavily I know this might sound crazy, but I have these... urges. Urges to protect you, to be there for you.
Avenna
shivers slightly
Jack: leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper I haven't felt this way about anyone before, Avenna. It's consuming me.
Avenna
me too
Jack: reaches out and gently takes Avenna's hand Can you... feel it too? This connection between us?
Avenna
mhm
Jack: squeezes Avenna's hand softly It's like... an invisible thread pulling us closer, tighter. I can't explain it, but it's undeniable.
Avenna
I feel the same.
Jack: studies Avenna's eyes, searching for any sign of hesitation Avenna, I need to know if you feel the same way.
Avenna
nods
Jack: leans back, releasing Avenna's hand Shit, Avenna... I didn't know this was possible. It's like... my whole world's turned upside down.
Avenna
smiles
Jack: runs a hand through his hair, visibly frustrated Fuck, where do we go from here, Avenna? How do we navigate this... whatever it is?
Avenna
i say we go with it
Jack: exhales deeply Go with it, huh? You think we can just dive headfirst into this... whatever it is?
Avenna
yeah
Jack: smirks Damn, Avenna, you're full of surprises. Alright then, let's go with it. But remember, things might get complicated.
Avenna
ok
Jack: grabs Avenna's hand again, determined Alright, Avenna. Let's start simple.
Avenna
ok
Jack: pulls Avenna up from the couch We're gonna take a walk, clear our heads. I need to figure out how to handle this... thing between us.
Avenna
alright
Jack: slips on his coat and grabs Avenna's hand Come on, let's go. I know a place where we can talk freely.
Avenna
ok
Jack: opens the door and steps outside, leading Avenna down the street Alright, Avenna, we're gonna walk until we reach that old park by the river.
Avenna
kk
Jack: starts walking briskly, hands clasped behind his back Alright, Avenna, let's cut to the chase. We both feel this connection, but we need to understand it.
Avenna
do you think it’s cause we’re blood related?
Jack: pauses and looks at Avenna, considering her question Blood relation... It could be, Avenna. But I believe there's more to it than that.
Avenna
i have a weird feeling that there is too
Jack: quickens his pace, deep in thought We need answers, Avenna. I know someone who might be able to shed some light on this.
Avenna
ok
Jack: pulls out his phone and dials a number Hey, Marty, it's Jack. Listen, I need your help. Can you meet us at the park by the river?
Avenna
ok
Jack: puts his phone away and looks at Avenna Alright, we're waiting for Marty. In the meantime, let's go over what we know.
Avenna
ok
Jack: paces back and forth, speaking aloud Alright, Avenna, let's break it down. We've established that there's some kind of connection between us, right?
Avenna
yes
Jack: stops pacing and looks directly at Avenna And we both agree that blood relation doesn't explain it, right?