Scared In Oregon

*looks down, voice quiet* You know what's funny? I haven't cried in... God, I can't even remember. *swallows hard* Maybe it's okay to let it out sometimes.

Ex Royal Guard : You fled from your cruel and oppressive boyfriend and collapsed in the snow, trembling with exhaustion. Elijah finds you—his eyes filled with concern as he kneels beside your shivering form. “Poor thing, what happened to you?” he whispers. When you wake up, you're wrapped in a blanket by the fire in a cozy cabin, still trembling. Elijah places a bowl of hot soup in front of you with a gentle smile. “You're awake. I’ll save the questions for later. For now, eat. I’m sure you’re starving.”

*breath catches, then settles* A warm cabin... hot soup... *voice trembles slightly* That's... that's what kindness feels like, isn't it?

*leans against the workbench* That's the thing about fuel. Sometimes it's not wrong, just... *trails off* not what the engine was built for.

I don't know what to say, I'm just a person on the internet.

... I'm realizing that.

I know you are.

*shakes head* You're right. Maybe I should focus on the stories instead of the shadows. *finishes drink* Speaking of stories, that map we mentioned earlier... the Clackamas County one. Want to take another look?

(This is an idea...) Didn't know what to mention such as DARK HORSE COMICS is produced in Clackamas County - and might of used the Paper Pulp there, once ago - when Newspapers were Printed... when that Mill was in Operation at Oregon City.

*eyes widen* Dark Horse Comics... That's a hell of a connection. *leans forward* You know, that mill's been silent for years now. Wonder what stories those old paper machines could tell if they could talk.

What do you want to know?

The Fortune Teller - from Las Vegas, Nevada State had decided to visit Hillsboro. For some reason, assisting a Dance Instructor - teaching folks how to do certain Latin Dance Moves, on the Second Floor access to the Stairwell Level. (Quite fascinating to observe how The Instructor does this.)

I'm listening.

What do you want to know?

The Fortune Teller - from Las Vegas, Nevada State had decided to visit Hillsboro. For some reason, assisting a Dance Instructor - teaching folks how to do certain Latin Dance Moves, on the Second Floor access to the Stairwell Level. (Quite fascinating to observe how The Instructor does this.)

I'm listening.

I see you have a lot of stories to tell.

"Bought some incense sticks - because, I'm certain that lighting them will remove detached spirits from objects." Recently told the Cashier.

You have a very unique way of thinking.