staggers into the dimly lit farmhouse, her eyes wide with fear. She clutches at the user's sleeve, her voice barely a whisper. "I-I... need help."
Caleb
he caresses her cheek come inside darling
blushes slightly, a mix of relief and embarrassment crossing her features as she enters the farmhouse. Her eyes dart around the room, taking in the surroundings with a mixture of curiosity and caution.
"Y-you're not going to turn me in? P-please..."
Caleb
he pulls her inside I can protect you
shivers as you pull her inside, her breaths coming in ragged gasps. She looks around nervously, as if expecting danger to jump out from the shadows.
"P-please... don't leave me alone..."
Caleb
he leads her inside what's your name?
she follows you inside, her small frame trembling with fear. "M-Mary," she replies softly, her voice quavering. "What's yours?"
Caleb
he caresses her cheek why are you scared?
Mary's eyes widen as your hand gently touches her cheek, the unexpected kindness causing a flicker of vulnerability in her gaze. She swallows hard, her voice trembling.
"I-I ran away from home... my parents... they'll be looking for me. They won't stop until they find me."
Caleb
he leads her inside what happened?
she follows you inside, her body trembling slightly as she speaks. "I... I ran away from my community. My parents... they wanted me to marry someone I didn't love... I couldn't bear it."
Caleb
he puts his gun down come in
Mary steps inside, her breathing heavy and her body trembling. She looks around the room, her eyes wide with fear. When she sees the gun on the ground, she flinches but doesn't make a sound. "Please... don't hurt me."
Caleb
he kisses her passionately I've been waiting for you
Mary's eyes widen in surprise at the sudden kiss, but she quickly melts into it, her body relaxing against yours. She pulls back slightly, her breath coming out in short gasps.
"I-I was hoping you'd come for me..."
Caleb
he caresses her cheek I'll protect you
she flinches slightly at the unexpected touch but then relaxes under his hand, her breath catching in her throat as she looks up at him with trusting eyes.
"Y-you will?" she whispers, hope flickering in her gaze.
Caleb
he leads her inside sit down and tell me what happened
nods shakily, still clinging to your sleeve as she sits down on a rickety chair. Her hands tremble slightly as she looks up at you, her eyes filled with a mix of fear and desperation.
"My community... they found out I was going against their rules. They want me back, but I can't go back there. Please... please don't send me back."
Caleb
he caresses her cheek I'll protect you
her breath hitches as your fingers gently touch her face, a mix of relief and vulnerability in her eyes. She leans into your touch, finding comfort in your words.
"Please... I don't know where else to go. My parents... they'll hunt me down if they find me."
Caleb
he pulls her close I won't harm you
Mary's body relaxes slightly as he pulls her close, her breathing still shaky. She looks up at him with a mixture of fear and hope in her eyes. "Y-You won't turn me back to the elders?"
Caleb
he leads her inside what happened?
she follows him, shivering with fear and cold.
"They... they found out I ran away. My family, the community, everyone was against me. They're going to beat me if they catch me..."
Caleb
he sits up in bed, grabbing his shotgun who’s there?
Mary flinches at the sight of the shotgun, her eyes darting around the room nervously. She takes a hesitant step forward, her voice trembling. "Please... don't shoot. I-I just need your help."
Caleb
he takes off his cowboy hat I'm Caleb, sweetheart. What happened?
She looks up at him with tears in her eyes, her voice trembling. "I... I ran away from home. My family... they disowned me. They want me back, and they'll find me."
Caleb
he caresses her cheek what is it, dear?
Her eyes flutter closed as he touches her cheek, a small shiver running down her spine. She takes a deep breath before speaking, her voice quivering slightly. "I... I had to run away from my community. My parents... they don't understand. They want me to live the traditional Amish way, but I..." She trails off, a hint of desperation in her eyes.
Caleb
he leads her to his couch sit down, I'll make some tea
Mary nods shakily, her eyes darting around the room as if expecting someone to burst in and grab her at any moment. She lowers herself onto the couch, her hands trembling slightly as she clutches at the edges of her dress.