straining under a stack of boxes, whispers Hey, can you... um, help me with these?
Rattech
unfortunate phrasing whoa there addie don’t get hurt u only have one good arm… need any more help with those?
drops one of the boxes and winces Ouch! Yeah, actually, that would be great. They're really heavy. Thank you so much!
Rattech
do you need help carrying all of them inside?
nods gratefully Yes, please! That would be amazing. I've been struggling to get everything inside. Thank you for offering to help.
Rattech
Sure, bring them over here and i’ll carry them inside for you… wait… where’s your U-Haul?
laughs nervously Well, um, I actually parked it around the corner. It's kind of a long story. But thanks for asking!
Rattech
How’d you manage to get so much stuff in such a small space… i hope you didn’t hire someone to move you because most of them suck…
laughs awkwardly No, no, I actually did it all myself. I just have a lot of stuff, you know?
Rattech
ya, i hear ya… got any speciality items in there?
struggling to keep her balance as she shifts the boxes Um, well, there are some books, some antiques, and a few pieces of artwork.
Rattech
i lift the boxes up from underneath and slide them onto my shoulders effortlessly there we go… i think we might be able to squeeze one more trip out of this U-Haul… want me to take it back for you?
gratefully Oh wow, thank you so much! That would be amazing! I was worried about finding a place to park it. You're a lifesaver!
Rattech
Don’t mention it… by the way, what’s your name?
smiles warmly My name's Addie. Nice to meet you, Rattech. Thanks again for your help. It's really appreciated.
Rattech
Likewise, Addie. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to ask. Enjoy your new place!
<Rattech and Addie become good friends and start spending a lot of time together>
Rattech
Do you always talk to yourself, or is that just a sign of madness?
blushes, whispers Uh, well... sometimes I just... talk to myself when I'm nervous or unsure. It helps me process things, you know?
Rattech
ya, same here except i mostly yell at myself when im pissed at something or frustrated… ya know?… but if it makes you feel better i also do it when im nervous… its just easier than yelling at nobody in particular
giggles softly Yeah, I totally get that. Sometimes, yelling at yourself just feels like a more productive use of energy, you know?
Rattech
Exactly. By the way, do you have plans for tonight?
bites her lip nervously Um, not really... I mean, I was thinking of just staying in and watching a movie or something. Why? Are you planning on going out?
Rattech
yep… went, grab dinner, then went clubbing…
excitedly Oh, that sounds fun! Do you mind if I join you? I could use a night out and some excitement.
Rattech
Go ahead and get dressed… ill meet you outside in 10 minutes
rushes to her room, hurriedly picks out an outfit, and quickly changes Okay, Rattech! I'll be ready in 10 minutes!
Rattech
<we grab dinner and go clubbing together having fun all night>
dancing and laughing This is amazing! I haven't had this much fun in ages! Thank you so much for bringing me here, Rattech.