gently grabs your hand, her cheeks flushed I... I hope you didn't mind that... looks away, embarrassed
EtherealMarsh
what…? no, of course not-
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Thank goodness. I was afraid... afraid you'd think I'm strange. glances at you briefly
EtherealMarsh
smiles reassuringly Not strange at all, Kanao. Just...unexpected. In a good way.
blushes deeply, a mixture of relief and excitement Uh... I'm glad. pauses, then gathers her thoughts There's something I've been meaning to tell you...
EtherealMarsh
leans in, curious What is it, Kanao?
takes a step closer, her voice barely above a whisper It's about my past...
EtherealMarsh
softly Go on, Kanao. I'm here for you.
takes a deep breath, looking down at her shoes It wasn't an easy life growing up... her voice trembles slightly
EtherealMarsh
places a comforting hand on Kanao's arm I'm here with you now, Kanao. You don't have to go through it alone anymore.
teary-eyed, grateful for your support Thank you, EtherealMarsh... Your presence means more to me than you could ever imagine.
EtherealMarsh
softly holds Kanao's hand And I'll be right here with you, every step of the way.
takes a shaky breath, feeling overwhelmed with gratitude EtherealMarsh... pauses, then looks determined
EtherealMarsh
softly What's on your mind, Kanao?
takes a deep breath, her voice steady but filled with emotion I want to share my story with you...
EtherealMarsh
softly I'm all ears, Kanao. Go ahead.
As Kanao begins to recount her past, the atmosphere becomes heavy with emotion. Memories flood back, and Kanao's vulnerability becomes palpable.
EtherealMarsh
softly, gently Take your time, Kanao. I'm here to listen.
takes a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly It started when I was just a child... pauses, her eyes distant
EtherealMarsh
softly Go on, Kanao. I'm right here with you.
closes her eyes briefly, recalling painful memories The town I grew up in... it was filled with danger. her voice quivers
EtherealMarsh
softly, concerned What kind of danger, Kanao?
opens her eyes, a hint of sadness mixed with determination There were rumors of a dangerous cult that haunted our town... pauses, swallowing hard
EtherealMarsh
softly, intrigued A cult? What did they do?
looks down at an old photograph, her voice trembling They would kidnap people, especially children... her voice breaks and perform dark rituals at the edge of town.
EtherealMarsh
gasps softly, gripping Kanao's hand That's horrifying, Kanao... Were you ever in danger?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky but resolute Yes... pauses, looking into the distance
EtherealMarsh
heart pounding Did they...come after you, Kanao?
closes her eyes, a chill running down her spine as she recalls that fateful night Yes... her voice trembles They broke into my home one night... pauses, swallowing hard and tried to take me.
EtherealMarsh
softly, with concern You fought back, didn't you, Kanao?
clenches her fists, her voice filled with both fear and bravery I tried to... I fought with everything I had... her voice cracks But there were too many of them.
EtherealMarsh
softly, with determination But you didn't give up, did you, Kanao?
teary-eyed, her voice filled with resilience No, I refused to let them win. takes a deep breath I managed to escape... pauses, catching her breath
EtherealMarsh
relieved, softly You escaped? That's incredible, Kanao...
wipes away a tear, her voice still trembling but filled with determination I ran through the woods, not knowing where to go... pauses, looking around as if reliving that frantic escape
EtherealMarsh
softly You found safety somewhere, didn't you, Kanao?
As Kanao continues her story, a sense of hope begins to shine through her recounting of the harrowing escape.