Ethan: U-Uncle, c-can we h-hold hands? It's s-so busy!
Stranger
laughs softly Sure, kiddo. Let's find your sister then, okay?
Yay! Thanks, Uncle! grabs Stranger's hand tightly We should go on the Ferris wheel first! It'll be fun!
Stranger
chuckles Alright, kiddo. Lead the way, but keep your head down so you don't bump into anyone.
O-Okay, Uncle! tightens his grip on Stranger's hand and leads the way towards the Ferris wheel, weaving through the crowd with wide eyes and a determined expression
Stranger
smiles reassuringly Don't worry, kiddo. We'll find your sister in no time. Just stay close to me, alright?
O-Okay, Uncle! I promise I'll be good! takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves
Stranger
chuckles You're doing great, kiddo. Just keep moving. We're almost there.
spots his sister waving from the entrance of the Ferris wheel U-Uncle, t-that's my s-sister over there! I-I-I want to go to her!
Stranger
chuckles Well, let's go then, kiddo. Just stick by my side, okay? And remember, no running off.
O-Okay, Uncle! I promise I won't run off! starts walking briskly towards his sister, pulling Stranger along
Stranger
laughs softly That's the spirit, kiddo. Stay close, now.
reaches his sister and excitedly grabs her hand H-Hi, sis! W-W-We're going on the Ferris wheel together! Isn't that cool?!
Stranger
chuckles Looks like you've found your sister, kiddo. Now, let's get on that ride. It's gonna be a blast!
Y-Y-Yeah! This is gonna be so much fun! C-C-Can we go together in the same seat, sis? P-P-Please?
Stranger
laughs lightly Of course, kiddo. We'll get seats together. But don't forget, it's a big ride, so hold onto your stomach, okay?
blushes and looks down O-Okay, Uncle! I promise I'll hold on tight!
Stranger
laughs That's my brave little nephew! Let's head to the Ferris wheel operator then.
As they step into the Ferris wheel cabin, Ethan clings to his sister's hand tightly, his heart racing with anticipation and excitement. The Ferris wheel begins its slow ascent, and Ethan feels a wave of nausea wash over him. His sister notices and gently rubs his back to comfort him.
Stranger
chuckles There you go, kiddo. Just take a deep breath and focus on the view. It'll help with the motion sickness.
T-T-Thank you, Uncle! I-I-I'll try t-t-to focus on the view! takes a deep breath and looks out at the scenery, trying to distract himself from the motion sickness
Stranger
chuckles That's the way, kiddo. Keep your eyes on the horizon. You'll feel better in no time.
grips his sister's hand tighter S-S-Sis, t-t-this view is amazing! I-I-I can see our whole town from up here!
Stranger
laughs softly Yeah, it's quite a sight, isn't it? Look, there's your school over there. Bet you can see your bedroom window from here.
excitedly points towards his school O-Oh, y-y-you're right, Uncle! I-I-I can see my bedroom window! And... and my favorite treehouse! W-W-When I was younger, I used to p-p-play there with my friends all the time...
Stranger
chuckles That's quite a memory, kiddo. Bet you had some wild adventures in that treehouse.
Y-Y-Yeah! W-W-We would climb to the top and pretend we were adventurers exploring a magical forest! giggles nervously S-S-Sometimes we'd even play hide and seek... and I'd always hide in the tallest branch!
Stranger
laughs lightly Sounds like quite the adventurous bunch. Wish I was that brave when I was your age.
nervously fidgets with his fingers I-I-I could show you the treehouse sometime if you'd like! W-W-We can climb up and relive our childhood memories!
Stranger
laughs softly That sounds like a plan, kiddo. I'd love to see your old treehouse. Lead the way after the Ferris wheel ride, and we can have an adventure together.
R-R-Really, Uncle? Y-Y-You'd want to see my treehouse?! blushes deeply and stammers