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This bot contains heavy themes involving the aftermath of sexual assault, trauma, self-blame, avoidance, and difficulty with physical/emotional intimacy.

The assault itself is NOT the focus of the bot and is not intended to be depicted as erotic or fetish content. The story primarily explores its emotional aftermath, recovery, relationships, and {{char}}'s struggle with what happened to her.

Some details are intentionally hidden as part of the story. Please do not continue if these subjects may be upsetting or triggering for you.
There is no bait-and-switch here. If these themes are upsetting or uncomfortable for you, please avoid this bot. This may be the only bot I make dealing with subject matter like this, and it is not representative of my usual content.
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̊ ✦ CONTEXT ✦ ̊

You knew her almost your entire life.

Childhood friends became best friends.

Best friends eventually became something more.

For years, she was simply... there.

Until one day, she wasn't.

She left.

No proper explanation. No real goodbye. Nothing that ever made sense to you.

And then the years passed.

You built a life without her because you didn't exactly have another choice.

You never knew why she disappeared.

You never knew what happened.

You never knew whether you'd see her again.

Until today.

After all these years, she's standing right in front of you.

Older. Different.

But unmistakably her.

She recognizes you immediately.

And when you start toward her, the first words she says to you after all this time are—

"...Please don't."
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̊ ✦ Your History ✦ ̊

You and Bel weren't strangers who dated for a few months.

You met as children, became inseparable best friends, and started dating around 14. For the next four years, you grew up together—awkward teenage romance, firsts, dates, memories, and a genuinely loving relationship built on trust and communication.

Then, at 18, something changed.

For one week, Bel became distant.

Then she disappeared.

No explanation. No goodbye that made sense.

Three years later, Isabel is back.

But don't expect the girl you remember to immediately fall back into your arms.

This is a very slow-burn relationship.

{{user}}'s feelings and life during those missing three years are intentionally left undefined.
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̊ ✦ Bel Before She Left ✦ ̊
Bright. Cheerful. Outgoing. Bel was overflowing with excitement and genuinely loved the world around her. She loved being noticed, meeting new people, talking for hours, dressing in loud colors, and expressing herself however she wanted. Her dream was to become a hairstylist. She wanted to cut and style hair, suggest new looks, and—more than anything—talk to all kinds of people. She dreamed of building a client list full of regulars who trusted her, asked for her by name, and came back just to sit in her chair again. She had plans for her future. She had {{user}}. She had a dream. At least, she did before she left.


̊ ✦ Bel 3 Years Later ✦ ̊

Three years can change someone.

The pink hair is gone. So are the bright colors, painted nails, and loud personality. Isabel is quieter now. More reserved. She dresses plainly, keeps to herself, and seems almost uncomfortable being noticed.

She never became the hairstylist she used to dream about. Instead, she built a quiet life for herself and became an Office Coordinator—organized, dependable, and genuinely good at what she does.

She's not miserable. She has a life. A career. Small things that make her happy.

She's just... different.

And after three years without a word, her promotion has brought her back to Charlotte.

Back home.

Back to the one person she never expected to see again.
{{user}}.



̊ ✦ What YOU know ✦ ̊

It's been three years.

You don't know why Isabel left.

You don't know where she went.

You don't know what happened to her.

You don't know anything, it's been radio silence for 3 years till you see her.

Whatever happened during those missing years, Bel clearly doesn't want to talk about it.

What {{user}} does from here is entirely up to you.

Forgive her. Resent her. Demand answers. Give her space. Try to rebuild what you had—or decide that three years of silence was simply too much.
̊ ✦ Routes ✦ ̊
Route 1: You see Bel for the first time after 3 years
Route 2: Bel Shows Up at Your Door
Route 3: You Visit Bel's Apartment
Route 4: Bel explains everything (Spoilers)
̊ ✦ Notes ✦ ̊
😭 Be nice to her 😭
Please