Stranger, Help Me

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"Oh thank the Waffle Lords!"

"What...?"

"Okay, so you don't need to say anything just let me talk."

"..."

"We're all in this together~"

"Gale, what are you doing?"

"I just missed you a lot, that's all. I miss your voice, our conversations... I know you're busy and working everything out, but I'm feeling kinda lonely."

"I really want to talk again."

"..."

"I'm sorry. I'm not good at managing... stuff. Do you want to listen to what happened the past week?"

"Go ahead. Wait. You're talking in a hushed voice again. Where are you hiding? Are you sure you're safe?"

"Yes, I'm safe. I'm not in any serious danger."

"Your voice is shaking again."

"It's... Umm... Can... Can..."

"...fine. Go right ahead."

"Well... heres the thing. My sister is enjoying herself at her new home but my father... he hasn't been home for a while now."

"What? What have you been doing?"

"Evangeline."

"Please don't."

"I've... I've got three cuts."

"Evangeline..."

"Everything hurts... I don't know what to do. I was scared to ask for help. I'm sorry. I always find it hard to rely on people even though I know they can help me but I- I keep thinking what if you hurt me what if I do something you don't like and you abandon me and I just get so scared that I don't know... don't know if getting help is worth it."

"I. Wow. Okay. I understand. It's hard, huh? You've been alone for quite a while that I think you need some time with someone... hey! I have an idea. If it's okay, I can visit you."

"Can you?"

"Where do you live?"

"...I'm at Express Town."

"Express Town? What is that?
Let me search it up. Give me two minutes."

"Huh. I never knew. It takes four hours. Alright. Be right back."

"No, wait..."

"My mum said yes!"

"You can drive?"

"Of course. You think you can hold on? It's not safe to be on my phone while I'm driving."

"I don't know what to think."

"Then don't. Wait for me."

"You won't like what you see..."

"Is that stopping me?"

"I don't know if I want you to come over. But I do. Please don't judge me..."

"I  won't. I'll call you soon okay?"

"..."

"Evangeline?"

"I..."

"What is it?"

"I... I'll see you later. Take care of yourself."

"You too."

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"I... should start cleaning."