Advice
Uncle Ben
But I must insist, she is still recovering from the shock of the incident.
Uncle Ben
Please do go easy on her.
Young Fiona
Eclipse Serpent?
Young Fiona
Whatever does that mean?
Young Emilia
I'm not sure...
Young Fiona
*gasp* Lia, they are coming up now!
Both girls had been eavesdropping on the adults' conversation.
Emilia and Fiona rushes back into their room and pretended to be playing with dolls when the adults arrived.
Uncle Ben
Girls, this is William, and he is investigating the incident.
Uncle Ben
Fi, let's give them privacy.
Young Fiona
Yes, Father...
Uncle Ben and Fiona went out of the room.
William
It's alright, I'm not a bad guy.
William
I'm here to help you.
William
What would you like me to call you?
William
(maybe I should have done a different approach)
William
(she obviously do not trust m-)
William
Yes, Lia, and I'm William.
William
What would you like to call me?
William
I can give you a few optio-
Young Emilia
I'll call you Liam.
William
Alright, I am Liam and you are Lia.
William
Okay, Lia, if you are ready,
William
tell me what happened that day.
William
Alright, Ben! Thank you for having me today!
Uncle Ben
Your welcome, Will.
Young Fiona
Bye bye Mr Will!
William
Lia, remember what I said, okay?
William walks to the parking lot.
Sergeant
Oh, you're back already?
William
Yes, can you drive me back to the station?
William
I got some information I want to pen down.
Sergeant
You need me to drive you back home?
William
No, it's just a 10 minute walk back home.
William enters his office and jots down his notes.
William
Eclipse Serpent...
William
I'll figure things out at home.
By then it was already night time as William walked out of the station and down the alley.
Uncle Ben
Goodnight, girls.
Young Fiona
Night, Father.
Young Emilia
Goodnight, Uncle Ben.
Uncle Ben closes their door.
Emilia turned around to her cousin. Fiona was fast asleep.
Emilia looks at the ceiling as she lay on the bed.
William
In the midst of life's twists and turns, it is essential to remember you are not alone.
William
Even in the darkest moments, there are many who are supporting you and guiding you towards brighter horizons.
William
Hold on to hope, Lia, reach out, seek support if you need them
William
Allow yourself to be vulnerable.
William
You are an extraordinary girl.
William
What you did at the incident was very wise and mature for your age.
William
Here's my number. I'm free to talk if you need me.
Emilia smiled for the first time since the incident
Emilia, Fiona and Uncle Ben was having their breakfast.
Uncle Ben
Continue eating, girls. I'll be back.
He went to the next room.
Young Fiona
Can I have your pancakes?
Young Emilia
No, you had five already!
Young Fiona
You're no fun! *pouts*
Uncle Ben appeared into the dining room.
Uncle Ben
Mr Will is dead.
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