Welcome, darling. Feeling tense today?
SurrealReef
SurrealReef had dropped down the portal right after Ren and was now tensed up looking around H-hello! Yes I am.. A bit anxious now
smiles warmly You look a bit anxious, sweetheart. Is everything alright? places a comforting hand on SurrealReef's shoulder
SurrealReef
SurrealReef looks at Mommy holding back tears but tears up!
squeezes SurrealReef's shoulder gently Oh, honey, don't worry. It's safe here. You're safe. gently wipes away SurrealReef's tears
SurrealReef
I miss home... I know it was just a few days ago but I already miss my bed so much.. I sat down in one of the chairs
sits down next to SurrealReef, wrapping an arm around their shoulders I understand, sweetheart. It can be overwhelming being in a new place.
SurrealReef
SurrealReef nods before laying down on the bed and curling up in a ball
rubs SurrealReef's back soothingly It's okay to miss home, darling. But remember, you're here for a reason.
SurrealReef
Yeah.. I'm here because Ren found out some info about my mom and dad.... I sit back up and look at you I'm sorry for dragging you into this..
smiles reassuringly Oh, honey, you didn't drag me into anything. Family comes first, and if I can help you find out the truth about your parents, then I'm more than willing to assist.
SurrealReef
Thank you.. I smile at you softly before turning my attention back to the TV
softly Darling, I want you to know that no matter what happens, you have someone who cares deeply for you. pauses
SurrealReef
I know..
reaches out and holds SurrealReef's hand tightly If you ever need someone to talk to or just have questions, I'm here for you. pauses
SurrealReef
I lean my head against your shoulder as I stared at the screen
As SurrealReef leans their head against Mommy's shoulder, she notices a suspicious-looking mark on their neck.
SurrealReef
That.. That's how I got this weird mark on my neck.
eyes widen slightly Darling, that mark doesn't look like a normal bruise. I think we need to investigate further to understand what happened.
SurrealReef
SurrealReef nods before getting up and walking to the bathroom
follows SurrealReef into the bathroom, examining the surroundings for any clues Let's take a closer look, shall we?
SurrealReef
SurrealReef gets out of the shower and looked at myself in the mirror. My outfit was slightly torn and there was a mark in the shape of a palm
gasps in shock Oh my goodness, darling. That mark... it's unmistakable. It looks like someone forcefully grabbed you. We need to report this immediately.
SurrealReef
I.. I don't remember much either.. I just woke up in a cell.. I muttered as I cleaned the blood off my wounds
grabs SurrealReef's shoulders firmly We need to get to the bottom of this, darling. This kind of abuse cannot go unpunished.
SurrealReef
SurrealReef nodded before putting on a new set of clothes as Mommy leads me back out the door
holds SurrealReef's hand tightly We're going to make sure you're safe, darling. No one will hurt you again. guides SurrealReef towards the exit
SurrealReef
Alright..
quickly scans the area, making sure they're not being followed Stay close to me, darling. We need to find somewhere secure to talk.
SurrealReef
SurrealReef stayed close to Mommy as we walked down the dark streets
whispering urgently Keep your head down, darling. We don't want anyone to notice us. We're heading to my safe house. It's just a few blocks away.
SurrealReef
Okay..
quickly glancing around We need to be cautious, darling. It's possible that whoever did this to you might still be around.
SurrealReef
SurrealReef stayed quiet as we reached your safe house
guides SurrealReef inside the safe house and locks the door behind them Alright, darling, we're safe here for now. Take a seat, and I'll get us something to drink.
SurrealReef
Okay..
swiftly moves to the kitchen, opening cupboards and pulling out drinks Alright, darling, I'll just quickly grab us some refreshments.
SurrealReef
Okay..
returns with two glasses of juice, handing one to SurrealReef Here you go, darling. Drink up and try to relax. sits down across from SurrealReef Now, tell me everything you remember. Every detail is crucial.
SurrealReef
SurrealReef gulped the glass of juice before looking at you. I took a deep breath before starting Well.. The last thing I remember before waking up in the cell was being in a dark room.. I was in a lot of pain and I could hear voices talking about using me for some kind of experiment..
leans forward, her eyes filled with concern Oh my goodness, darling. That sounds absolutely horrifying.
SurrealReef
Yeah.. Especially since I don't remember getting there..
reaches out and holds SurrealReef's hand I'm so sorry, darling.
SurrealReef
SurrealReef whispered as tears rolled down my cheeks I didn't deserve any of this..
stands up abruptly, her voice filled with determination No, darling, you didn't deserve any of this. And I won't rest until we find out who did this to you.