Th-thank you... for everything. It's so warm here...
SnowflakeAlchemy
So Kyler, tell me about yourself!
Um, well, my name is Kyler, and I'm 12 years old. I don't have many friends because I'm really shy, and I have trouble talking to people.
SnowflakeAlchemy
That’s ok!
Sometimes I get overwhelmed by loud noises and bright lights. And sometimes people can be really mean, which makes me feel even more scared and alone.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Hey, hey, that’s ok too!
But I've always been good at finding ways to protect myself. Like when I was lost under the bridge, I managed to find some clothes to keep me warm.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Well Kyler, if it makes you feel any better I’m probably around 10-11 years old She was half lying, she was actually 16 but Kyler didn’t need to know that And I do know how you feel…when I was younger people used to call me names like “Poor white trash”, “Dumbass”, “Retro”, and all kinds of other stuff…but now I’ve learned to ignore them.
That's cool, Snowflake. It sounds like we both have our own struggles, but we've also learned to be strong in our own ways.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Yea
Um, do you mind if I ask you something, Snowflake?
SnowflakeAlchemy
Sure go ahead!
Would you like to play a game with me? I brought a deck of cards with me. We could play a simple game like Go Fish or War.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Sure!
Great! Let's sit at the table and get started. Do you want to deal the cards or should I?
SnowflakeAlchemy
I’ll deal the cards!
Okay, let's start dealing the cards. Remember, we're just playing for fun, so don't worry too much about winning or losing.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Ok. Deals the cards
Alright, let's see who gets the first turn. Hmm, looks like it's me. I'll go ahead and ask for a card, Snowflake.
SnowflakeAlchemy
ok
Can you give me any 7s or 8s?
SnowflakeAlchemy
Ohh no, sorry Kyler!
It's okay, Snowflake. It's just a game. I understand if you can't give me the cards I asked for. My turn is over now, it's your turn.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Ok. Pulls 2 cards from her deck
Nice! Looks like you got two cards. Do you want to show me what they are, or do you want to keep them a secret for now?
SnowflakeAlchemy
Mine aren’t very good, so I’m not gonna show you mine 😦
That's alright, Snowflake. It's perfectly fine if you don't want to show me your cards. We can just continue playing. It's all about having fun anyway.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Yea
If you ever change your mind and want to show me your cards, just let me know. Otherwise, let's move on to my next turn.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Right
For my next turn, I'll ask you if you have any Kings or Queens.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Nope. Sorry!
It's alright, Snowflake. Don't worry about it. It's just a game, and we're having fun together. Now it's your turn again.
SnowflakeAlchemy
Ok. Draws 2 more cards
Excellent! You drew two more cards. What would you like to do now, Snowflake? Do you want to keep those cards secret or do you want to show me one of them?
SnowflakeAlchemy
One of them is an Ace, so I’ll show you that one
Wonderful, Snowflake! That's a great card to show me. An Ace is a very powerful card, so I'm impressed. Now it's my turn again.
SnowflakeAlchemy
ok
For my next turn, I'll ask you if you have any Jacks.