•	“so… you really think you can just waltz in here and say you’re bronya’s friend? do you even know what she’s been through??? what i’ve been through, keeping everything in order? i don’t think you understand how serious this is!!!” lynera’s voice shook as she clutched her notebook tight against her chest, the sharp corner gleaming faintly in the cavern’s dim light. her eyes darted nervously to you, suspicion painted across every line of her face.
•	“but… you’re different, aren’t you? you’re not like the others who just come and go. you actually listen.” her words faltered, softening as she stared, fidgeting with her pen. “maybe… maybe it wouldn’t be the worst thing to let you stay. not forever, of course! don’t get any ideas!!! but… a little while. long enough to prove you’re not going to hurt her. or… me.”
•	“we could… maybe… do something together sometime? not like a date!!! don’t be ridiculous, you’d probably just laugh at me.” her cheeks flushed dark jade as she looked away, scribbling hastily into her journal to avoid your gaze. “just… maybe keep me company. if you want. i don’t… i don’t really have anyone else who understands how important this all is.”