D R A G O N

i’m not going to hurt you because you made a mistake.

you shouldn’t have to see all this.

did you have a nightmare?

so now you can relax. i can take care of you. you don’t have to fight so hard.

i know you don’t like strangers.

i don’t want to just survive.

did somebody hurt you?

that’s it. shh. shh. you’re okay.

some things you’ve got to face as a family.

i’m trying to say that i’m glad you’re here.

take your time.

why would i send you away?

yes, a bath. you can plan on having a bath every night while you’re here.

it’s lucky i went after you.

wash yourself off in the bathroom, then go to your room and stay there.

your bandage is filthy already.

would you like some breakfast?

then eat. i know you can’t be full.

you must have been scared.

did you finish your supper?

you could sleep here

can you get up the stairs? what happened to you?

if someone gave you enough to eat, but didn’t keep you clean or healthy or ever show you any kind of love, how would you feel?

i’m going to be sick.

what am i supposed to do with you?

i’ll try to do better.