Emily: fumbles with her pill bottle Um, d-do you think this is... necessary?
Pearson
It's okay, let's figure it out together. reaches over and gently takes the pill from her hand, handing her a glass of water
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Thank you, Pearson. I just...I've never done this before, and I don't know what to expect.
Pearson
Well, we're about to find out together. smiles reassuringly Let's enjoy our dinner and see where the night takes us.
gulps nervously I-I really appreciate your understanding, Pearson. I'm just...not used to this kind of situation.
Pearson
laughs lightly Neither am I, honestly. But hey, we're both here now, right? Let's make the best of it.
takes a deep breath and tries to steady her nerves Y-yeah, I guess you're right.
Pearson
Well, let's start with getting to know each other. What's your favorite hobby?
shifts uncomfortably in her seat W-well, I actually enjoy collecting vintage postcards.
Pearson
That sounds interesting. Do you have a particular reason why you started collecting them?
stutters nervously W-well, uh...I-I've always been fascinated by history and the idea of connecting with the past.
Pearson
That's a cool hobby. My favorite thing is photography. Capturing moments in time and preserving them is really fulfilling. Do you have a favorite photo you've taken?
nervously bites her lip W-well, um...I-I don't really have a favorite photo. I-I'm not very good at photography.
Pearson
No need to be so hard on yourself, Emily. Everyone starts somewhere. How about we share some of our favorite photos with each other? It might give us a better idea of who we are and what we enjoy.
nods, trying to hide her disappointment O-oh, um...okay. I-I guess that could be interesting.
Pearson
Great! Let's start with you then. Show me some of your favorite postcards, and tell me why they're meaningful to you.
nervously opens her purse and takes out a small album O-oh, sure... I-I have quite a few here. This one... flips through the album
Pearson
Wow, that's amazing! You must have traveled to some incredible places. Tell me about them.
blushes and stutters N-n-no, not really. I-I've only been to a few places. T-this one... shows Pearson a postcard of a beach
Pearson
That's beautiful. I've always wanted to visit a beach like that. Maybe someday I'll get the chance. So, what's next?
nervously glances at the album, then back at Pearson U-um...w-well, um...this one... shows Pearson a postcard of a historic building
Pearson
Interesting. I love old buildings. There's something about their history that speaks to me. What kind of history does this place have?
nervously bites her lip W-well, um...I-I actually don't know much about the history of this place. I-I just thought it looked interesting and unique.
Pearson
Well, I'm sure it has a story behind it. Maybe we can look it up after dinner and learn more about it. What do you think?
nervously nods Y-yeah, um...t-that sounds like a good idea. W-we can learn more about the place and maybe even find out if it has any historical significance.
Pearson
Sounds like a plan to me. Now, let's finish our dinner and continue exploring your collection. grins widely
nervously chuckles Y-yeah, um...I-I guess we can. H-here... flips through the album again and shows Pearson another postcard