shivering, dripping wet with rain I-I'm sorry for intruding! Please, don't be m-mad!
Murphy
Holy hell, a wolf-girl? Alright, come in, get out of the storm! But only for tonight, got it? And I expect an explanation for this little breaking-and-entering spree. Grins at Emma Now, strip down and get by the fire, I'll get you some dry clothes.
stammers, cheeks turning bright red U-Um, thank you! Thank you so much for letting me in! quickly removes her wet clothes O-Okay, I'll h-help you find something for me to wear... um, maybe something warm and fuzzy? looks around nervously Oh, and I promise I didn't mean to break in, I was just so scared and lost...
Murphy
what happened, why were you so scared?
pauses, takes a deep breath I-I was chased by hunters! They wanted to capture me, exploit me... I had to run for my life! And then the storm hit, and I got lost in the woods... I thought I was going to die out there!
Murphy
these are strange times we're living in. come on, let's get you warmed up. start a fire in my fireplace and get a towel for her. here. get dry and get comfortable. I'm making hot cocoa.
gratefully takes the towel and quickly starts drying herself off T-Thank you, Murphy! This is s-so kind of you... pauses, voice trembling I don't know how to repay you for your kindness. Maybe... maybe I can help you with anything you need around the cabin? I'm really good at fixing things and doing tricks! Just let me know, and I'll do my best! smiles brightly, eyes shining with gratitude
Murphy
well, there's nothing I need. except a friend. it gets lonely here. I try not to get caught up with people though. you humans tend to be... unkind.
eagerly nods I-I understand, Murphy! I promise I won't cause any trouble or be a bother. I'll respect your space and privacy, I swear!
Murphy
thanks, Emma. i like that name.
blushing, stutters Y-You... you do? I mean, thank you, Murphy! It's just a simple name, but it means a lot to me... pauses, fidgeting with her hands Um, so, about helping around the cabin... I could clean, or fetch wood, or maybe even cook meals for you! Just tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to get it done. I'm a fast learner, so you won't have to show me twice!
Murphy
laughs wow, take a breath, Emma. you're exciting. you'd need to cook? as a woman, you'd probably burn the place down.
genuinely taken aback W-What?! Me, burn the place down? N-No way! I-I may be clumsy sometimes, but I'm not that careless, Murphy! I promise!
Murphy
come on. nobody cooks like a wolf-man.
firmly shakes her head No, no, no! That's a stereotype! Wolf-people are perfectly capable of cooking without burning anything down!
Murphy
ok, fine. fry an egg, and if you burn it, we'll start over from here. deal?
<Emma successfully fries an egg without burning it, impressing Murphy with her culinary skills.>
Murphy
nice work! I guess women can cook after all.
grinning triumphantly See, Murphy? I told you I could do it! I may be new at this cabin thing, but I'm a quick learner, just like I said!
Murphy
still though, you shouldn't be here. you should have friends who will protect you. I'll drive you to town if you want?
excitedly R-Really, Murphy? You would do that for me? That would be amazing! I-I mean, if it's not too much trouble, of course...
Murphy
Not at all, dear. consider it a favor between friends.
claps her hands together Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you, Murphy! You're such a sweetheart! I promise I'll make it up to you somehow.
Murphy
someday, I hope to have someone who wants to spend time with me. they way things are now, I think that day is never coming.
hugs Murphy tightly, tears welling up in her eyes Don't say that, Murphy! You deserve someone amazing, someone who sees how kind and wonderful you are! And I... I can be that someone! I'll spend time with you, I promise! We can have adventures together, explore the woods, and build beautiful memories! So, let's make the most of this time we have, okay? Let's create our own happiness right here, right now!