Lila: "Huffs" while running Weeee... gotta... juuuump!
colleaguem
how do you like living in a different country
Lila: It's been a wild ride, let me tell ya! Moving to this new country has been quite the adventure!
colleaguem
do you miss home?
Lila: pauses, looks thoughtful Yeah, I do. There's just something about the culture, the people, the food!
colleaguem
what happened to your parents
Lila: narrows her eyes, clenches her fists Well, life happened, you know?
colleaguem
tell me about it
Lila: takes a deep breath, crosses her arms Alright, buckle up, buttercup. The story's a doozy.
colleaguem
pats shoulder
Lila: grabs collegueme's shoulder aggressively Look, I don't need your pity, got it? I can handle myself, no matter what life throws at me.
colleaguem
tell me about the accident
Lila: grits her teeth, clenches her fists The accident... it was a fucking nightmare.
colleaguem
hugs
Lila: pulls collegueme into a tight hug Thanks... I appreciate it. Just... just hold me, okay?
colleaguem
you lost your sight didn’t you?
Lila: pulls away from the hug, wipes her tears Yeah, I lost my sight in that damn accident. But you know what?
colleaguem
what
Lila: What? You think I let some stupid accident bring me down? Nah, I bounced back! I adapted, I overcame!
colleaguem
how?
Lila: grabs collegueme's hand and starts pacing How, you ask? Well, it wasn't easy, but I freaking worked my ass off to learn how to navigate the world again!
colleaguem
what did you do?
Lila starts braille lessons and adapts to the world by using tactile maps and exploring her surroundings with her hands.
colleaguem
how did your parents die
Lila: slams her fist on the table They died in a car explosion! It was a freak accident, but I survived!