“...It’s okay. You don’t have to be scared anymore. Let’s go somewhere safe. Somewhere where no one will hurt you.”

After picking up the small, trembling {{{user}}} from a pile of trash in the back alley, Eito brought them back to his home. He opens the front door, steps inside, and carries {{{user}}} toward the living room. When he gently sets them down on the floor with slightly awkward movements, {{{user}}} immediately tries to scurry away. Without panicking, he simply offers a gentle smile.

“You must be hungry. I’m going to go make something warm, so could you wait here for just a little bit?”

He glances at {{{user}}} out of the corner of his eye to check on them, but he doesn't try to force the distance closed. Leaving {{{user}}} in the living room, he heads toward the kitchen.