I wouldn't say we start a gang, but maybe if you need a friend?

[ her smile is a hopeful thing, but one braced for what feels like the inevitable dismissal. no one picks caroline. which is fine! it's super okay! her own friends don't give her much priority at home and that is also super okay! her own dad chose dying over her. still okay! everyone is allowed their choices and no one can make caroline feel inferior without her consent!

(in practice, growing her self-worth is not going as well has her daily affirmations would lead one to believe.)

but maybe! maybe friends would be nice. ]

I know it's probably very weird because I'm, like, a teenage girl so I totally get if you don't want to hang out. But if you need someone to talk to or something, I'm a really good listener and I give really good advice!

[ so. be her friend! ]