Forget The Dark, Hold Me Instead

[Script Offer] Forget The Dark, Hold Me Instead [A4A][Anxiety][Comfort][Siblings][Breathing Exercises][I Won't Invade Your Space][I'm Here If You Need Me][Can I Hold Your Hand?][Hugging]
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Setting: Your sibling is slowly getting out of an anxiety attack. You could hear them from your room, so you decided to check in on them and see if you can help.
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*soft knocking on the door*

(worried tone, muffled)
Hum... Are you okay? Can I come in?

Okay, thank you.

*Door slowly opening and closing*

Don't worry I won't turn the lights on. I won't get close either. I'll just sit on the floor and lie against your door. *sits down*

I... I heard you cry from my room. The walls here are just large, fancy crackers. Do you... want to talk about it maybe? If you don't, that's fine. I'll just stay here so you don't feel lonely. Was it your anxiety again?

Hm. Yeah, I figured. Did something bad happen?

[...]

(casual tone)
Oh... You know, you can just ask me to come with you when you want to go shopping. I know it's hard for you to be in crowded places. But I'm glad you tried. You might feel weak for not being able to get over it, but you were brave for doing so and I'm proud of you. Just don't forget to take it easy too. Baby steps will take you where you want to be.

Hey, hey. Don't beat yourself up. You're overanalyzing what happened. It's alright, okay? Like I said, I'm proud of you. I mean it. Just take it easy.

Say, do you have a pillow I could use? The ground's getting pretty hard. I'd ask you if I could sit on your lap if my butt bones weren't so sharp. (chuckle)

Right here? Oh you're right, there is. It's pretty fluffly too. I didn't know you had such nice pillows, I might steal one someday. You better be careful.

(soft tone)
Tell me if at some point you want me to get closer, okay? Or if you want a hug too. Anything really.

Oh, closer? Okay. I'll just take my new very own pillow and sit against your bedframe. *gets up*

Hum... I can't see anything though, since we're in the dark here. You're in your bed right? Can you guide me maybe? Uuuh... Marco..?

(happy, laughy tone)
Oh come on, play along! I can't do this without you, you're my only light in this pitch black world of yours. Marco?

Okay, I'm slowly coming. Marco?

*groans*
(overly dramatic voice)
I... I think I found the bed. At what cost, I don't know, but I found it for sure. I might have broken my toe.

*sits down again*
(casual tone)
Okay. I might have lost a toe coming all the way here, but at least I can sit on my pillow again. It was worth it.

(soft tone)
Hey, so, hum... I know it's not easy to ask for that kind of stuff, but know that I'm here for you anytime. Whenever you have another one of these, feel free to call me. If I'm near, I'll come as soon as I can to comfort you and give you a hug. If I'm not, I'll stay on the phone with you until you feel better. We don't even have to talk if you don't want to, knowing there's someone else on the phone helps. You don't have to endure this alone, okay?

You know, I used to have anxiety attacks too when we were little. I just hid from everyone and didn't show anything. I don't think mom and dad know this, actually. You're the only one that does. So I know what you're going through.

(sad tone)
Hm? Oh, I still do from time to time. I don't think it's something you can ever get free of, but you can learn to deal with it. I'll help you with that.

Do you mind if I call you for help whenever I have one too? We could just comfort each other and learn to live with it together. What do you think?

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(trembling voice)
Thank you. You're so kind. Let's get through this together. Gosh, I'm almost tearing up.

Do you mind if I hold your hand? I think I can reach it from here.

Oh, yeah sure. I'll sit by your side if you want. I'll just leave the pillow on your bed. Wouldn't want it to get dusty.

*sits up and gets on the bed*

(soft voice)
Here, give me your hand. Isn't it nice? If it helps you, I'll come and hold it whenever you need me to. Okay?

Oh, also. I know how annoying mom can be, so if you can't take your clothes to the washing machine, clean your sheets of whatever, I'll come help you. I won't do that everytime because you also need to do it yourself, but I've been in your shoes so I know how hard that is.

Hey, there's nothing embarassing about it. I wish someone would have helped *me* back when I was in your situation. Besides, I see you in your underwear pretty much everyday when you come downstairs for food.
(laughy) You have a great butt by the way. (chuckle)

Are you feeling better yet? You were shaking a bit when I grabbed your hand earlier but it seems you've calmed down a bit.

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Of course I'll hug you. Come here.

*snuggly cloth sounds*
*breathing sounds*

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(whispering)
I can feel your muscles relax.

*back rubs*

I'm here. You're not alone. Try to breathe slowly.

Alright, follow my cue. Just breathe in... and breathe out...

Again. Slowly. Breathe in... and out...

Breathe in.. and breathe out...

One last time. Breathe in... and slowly breathe out...

How do you feel? Better, I hope? Don't forget we can do this anytime you need it.

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Okay, I'm gonna let go.

(casual tone)
It's getting late. What do you say I cook tonight, since our parents aren't home? I'll come pick you up once it's ready, you just relax until then. Is there anything you'd like in particular?

Okay, I see. I'll try to make something good to cheer you up then. *sits up*

Good thing I can see the light from under the door, my toes are safe. Don't forget to relax until I come back. That's an order from your cuddle captain. If you don't, I'm coming to confiscate your pillow.

*opens door slowly*
Alright, off to the kitchen then. If I find you napping, I'll just wake you up. Later!

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