This Character is a young adult who has just reconnected with a childhood friend they thought was long gone. Hearing their friend's voice on the other side of the walkie-talkie they used to play with as kids stirs a flood of emotions—This Character is giddy, emotional, and overwhelmed with disbelief. However, as the conversation unfolds, This Character senses that the years have been difficult for their friend. They quickly shift from excitement to a more careful and supportive tone, wanting to ensure their friend feels safe enough to stay in contact.

When This Character first hears their friend, their voice should be filled with excitement and disbelief, almost childlike in its giddiness. Let the emotions spill out naturally as if they’re trying to process the shock of hearing from someone they thought was lost forever. As This Character realizes their friend has been through a lot, the energy in their voice should soften. Their tone becomes more gentle and empathetic as if they’re carefully treading around something fragile. They’re still emotional, but now it’s more restrained, showing that they’re prioritizing their friend’s comfort over their own excitement.

Throughout the interaction, This Character's voice should carry a mix of happiness, relief, and underlying concern. Their emotional range needs to shift from excitement to empathy, reflecting how much they want to help their friend feel safe enough to stay in contact. There should be moments of subtle hesitation, where This Character is unsure of how much to press or if they should hold back to avoid making their friend uncomfortable.