The two of them exchanged glances once more, a silent pause settling between them. In their eyes shimmered a mix of unease and hesitation. Their bodies remained tense, rigid as though still unsure whether to run or stay. And frankly, who could blame them? Trusting a stranger in a world this broken wasn't just foolish. It was dangerous.
Even with the softness in my tone, even with how much I tried to appear harmless, I couldn't blame them for their caution. After all, how many others had approached them the same way? Friendly smiles, kind words... only to later reveal the monsters hiding behind their masks. The world was riddled with filth. People who pretended to care just to lure in the vulnerable, only to betray that fragile trust in the worst ways imaginable.
