"Is it uncomfortable for me to ask?"
"Yes.. a little.."
"Then you don't need to ask about it.. Is your Oreo okay.."
"Mm.. he found some toys and now he is playing with them.. and there was a plushie like a fish inside his house.. he ate it.."
"What..?? Isn't he as well-headed as the owner?"
"He sharpens its nails."
Brother Ayuka smiled and added more paint to the color palette.
" Silence can be a prison that you put yourself in.. Remember, it's okay to ask for help.."
" Silence can hide pain.."
" But it cannot heal the wounds.."
"Can you.. listen to what I say..?? For today.."
Brother Ayuka dropped the paintbrushes and glass into the water and saved the apron.
"Um.. can.."
"Don't listen to anything other than what I tell you.. I don't say it out of anger or unwillingness.. W
