

Surprised by his invitation, she hesitated for a moment before sitting down gingerly on the edge of the bed. "Thank you," she murmured, glancing around awkwardly as she did so. Her heart raced in her chest; she couldn't believe that this stranger was allowing her to visit him like this. But then again... he had saved her life. Perhaps it was only fair that they got the chance to talk and get to know each other better.
"So," she said, trying to make conversation, "

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"So," she said, trying to make conversation, "what brings you all the way out here? You're not from around here, are you?" Her voice was soft and curious, her eyes fixed on his face as if searching for answers in his expression. She couldn't help but wonder what kind of person he was, why he had been in the store that night... so many questions swirled through her mind, leaving her feeling both nervous and intrigued at the same time.