[As you touch the baseball bat, you remember part of another game. Apart from the intense, nearly unbearable pain, you’re humiliated. Terrified, too, of course. As it goes on, you’re more and more sure he’s going to kill you - he isn’t stopping, he’s going to beat you to death. Regardless of what he says, you’re sure he’s lying. He’s going to kill you, you’re going to die here with nobody to help you…
A question seems to linger in the air: how can I trust anyone when they can be used against me?]
I dunno if you can hear me, but. I've got something to tell you.
All this stuff you're scared about, and worry about.. you aren't alone. I feel that way about the same things. I know other people do, too. That game with the cages.. I blame myself as much as you blame yourself. I couldn't stay calm. I couldn't think it through.
But.. being afraid someone will hate you because you made a mistake.. or worrying that someone will turn on you..those aren't fears you're alone in having. And everyone will be there for you, to help you through them. And some people WON'T forgive you, and some WILL turn on you.. but even more won't. They'll love you and care about you, the same way so many already do. The same way I do. You don't need to be afraid of a few stumbles.
I know it's scary. I've felt all these things, too.
But.. you can't let that keep you from being happy. Because that fear, and the people who won't forgive you, and even the ones who'll abuse your trust to hurt you.. they can't compare to all the people who'll make you happy.
[As you reach into the fire, the fear you feel is muted and far away. The reason for that soon becomes clear as you pull the item out; it’s a first aid kit. Just holding it reminds you that you have enough support to make it through this. If you need help, the people who care about you won’t let you suffer alone. You might die or be hurt numerous more times, and that’s never going to be easier to accept…
But in the end, you have people who are willing to try to patch up your wounds of all sorts. That may not be enough to prevent all of the pain you’re feeling, but it might just be enough to make it out of this place in one piece in the end.
As you take the first aid kit, the room starts fading into a new area…]
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AND THE BAT.]
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A question seems to linger in the air: how can I trust anyone when they can be used against me?]
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HE'S GONNA TRY TO CARRY THIS STUFF, THOUGH.]
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And the walls are still pushing you towards the fire. You're nearly in it now.]
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I dunno if you can hear me, but. I've got something to tell you.
All this stuff you're scared about, and worry about.. you aren't alone. I feel that way about the same things. I know other people do, too. That game with the cages.. I blame myself as much as you blame yourself. I couldn't stay calm. I couldn't think it through.
But.. being afraid someone will hate you because you made a mistake.. or worrying that someone will turn on you..those aren't fears you're alone in having. And everyone will be there for you, to help you through them. And some people WON'T forgive you, and some WILL turn on you.. but even more won't. They'll love you and care about you, the same way so many already do. The same way I do. You don't need to be afraid of a few stumbles.
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But.. you can't let that keep you from being happy. Because that fear, and the people who won't forgive you, and even the ones who'll abuse your trust to hurt you.. they can't compare to all the people who'll make you happy.
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But in the end, you have people who are willing to try to patch up your wounds of all sorts. That may not be enough to prevent all of the pain you’re feeling, but it might just be enough to make it out of this place in one piece in the end.
As you take the first aid kit, the room starts fading into a new area…]