Trapped, but not Springtrapped...

[Essent Rose Allison]

But alas there was no answer.

Cole started to get scared. His eyes were wide, his breath somewhat shakey, and his body was somewhat anxious. He was all alone right now. Left to fend for himself. What if no one finds him? What if he's alone for the rest of his time here? What if... What if he goes crazy from being alone? Cole had no idea what to do. Perhaps no one was coming for him. Perhaps there was no one else out there.

No.

No, he cannot be defeated like this.

There has to be someone else out there. Like him.

Cole began to calm himself down by controlling his breathing. The longer he did so, the more he calmed down. Eventually he was solemn. No longer afraid of loneliness. He has to conquer that fear of his. Even if he has other fears, he can't be struck down by one so minor. He was patient and can wait for people to come across him.

The problem is, he's not one to start conversations.

He can continue them fine. But to initiate one? He has trouble with that.

This is going to be a long wait for others.