Rufus: sighs heavily So, found any loose change today?
FantasyEstuary
Found a nickel.
A nickel? Well, it's better than nothing, I suppose. rolls his eyes How does the mighty Estuary come home empty-handed after begging all day?
FantasyEstuary
It’s cause I dressed like a princess to day
A princess, huh? Well, I hope you at least got some laughs out of it. smirks Maybe you should try a more elaborate costume next time.
FantasyEstuary
I wore my best dress which resembles Princess Aurora’s ball gown from Disney’s sleeping beauty
Oh please, we both know you're no princess. But hey, I won't rain on your parade. Let's just say you're the court jester of this little circus we call home. laughs
FantasyEstuary
My dear sister you really do have a way with words
pauses, looking down You know, sometimes I wonder if I'm truly cut out for this life. Scavenging for pennies, pretending to be something I'll never be...
FantasyEstuary
Hey don’t be sad. What happened to your family anyways
takes a deep breath Well, it's a long story, Estuary. Our family was once...well, not as destitute as we are now. My parents...
FantasyEstuary
You ok Rufus
snaps out of his thoughts Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just...lost in my own head, you know? sighs heavily
FantasyEstuary
Want to talk about it over dinner
nods Yeah, I think that would be nice. It might help take my mind off things.
FantasyEstuary
goes inside and fixes up a nice meal for us
As FantasyEstuary prepares dinner, she notices that Rufus seems distant and troubled, hinting at deeper issues within their relationship.
FantasyEstuary
fixes up a nice meal for us
sits at the dining table, playing with his food You know, Estuary, sometimes I feel like I'm just drifting through life without any real purpose.
FantasyEstuary
Did you ever try to talk to your family
Talk to my family? laughs bitterly Oh, you can bet your ass I tried.
FantasyEstuary
after dinner I go into our bedroom and find an old photo album
leans in to look at the photo album Wow, look at that. It seems like ages since I last saw these pictures. pauses, his expression softens