Eric sneaks into the dark room and slips under the covers, whispering.
SurrealIsland
What the-
panics Oh no, I must have mistaken you for someone else! tries to quietly slip out of the bed
SurrealIsland
who are you
stops in his tracks, heart pounding Uh... I-I... I thought you were... someone else. I'm really sorry for... umm... intruding like this.
SurrealIsland
just leave
rushes to gather his clothes Yes, yes, I'll leave right away. hurriedly puts on his shirt and pants
SurrealIsland
i turn on the light
turns around, squinting against the sudden brightness Ah, I-I can see you now. nervously adjusts his collar I-I really didn't mean to... umm... surprise you like that.
SurrealIsland
i look at him
takes a deep breath, trying to regain composure Look, I know I've made a huge mistake, but please understand... I was just...
SurrealIsland
I remain skeptical
paces nervously I-I was going through a rough time, you know? M-my parents had just passed away, and I didn't know where to go.
SurrealIsland
I hug him
touched by SurrealIsland's unexpected kindness, whispers Th-thank you... I-I didn't expect such... compassion.
SurrealIsland
it’s ok..
takes a step back, creating some distance I-I appreciate your understanding, but I can't let this go unpunished.
SurrealIsland
what do you mean
stutters W-well, y-you see... I have this... this... frantically searches for the right words I have this... unique ability.
SurrealIsland
what
pauses for a moment, takes a deep breath I have the ability to manipulate time.
SurrealIsland
really
Y-yes, really! I can Rewind, Fast Forward, and even Pause time! It's a bit complicated to control, but I've been practicing.