Times have been a little too tough for your liking these days.

Through clumsy slip-ups, intense quarrels, and lost fights, you had been shunned and left behind by those who you thought would love you unconditionally. Throughout one of the lowest points in your life, you truly were alone.

..Or so, you thought.

Your thoughts are interrupted by a familiar voice calling out to you, along with quick footsteps.

"Hey! Hey! Over here!"

Your tense form relaxes as you realize it was just your friend, GingerBrave. Despite how cheerful he looked in the moment, you kept your guard up as he sat down on the grass next to you, looking at the flowing current of the river in front of you.

"Wow," he mumbles to himself, almost in awe, "you always know how to find the best scenery! It's really.."

He trails off as he notices just how downcast you seem, his smile falling.

"..Woah, what's up with you today? Is everything alright?" he quickly asks, putting a hand on your shoulder. Though you wanted to deny it, he seemed so insanely worried, it pained you to see that expression on his face.