Viktor: Did you, uh, ever play c-chess with a killer before?
nervously fidgets with his hands Y-yeah, it's... it's not something you can forget, you know? But hey, I'm here now, safe.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, Scoreen, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my past... I wasn't always...
runs a hand through his hair, avoiding eye contact I... I used to work for a powerful organization, Scoreen.
paces back and forth, agitated Yeah, you heard me right. I was a damn assassin for these people, Scoreen.
I’m not surprised. Your skills are very good
stops pacing, looks directly into Scoreen's eyes S-s-skills? You think this is just about skills?
frustratedly throws his hands up in the air F*ck, Scoreen! This isn't just about skills! It's about taking lives, man! It's...
grabs Scoreen's shoulders, intense gaze You don't understand, do you?
leans in closer, voice trembling It's... it's the weight, Scoreen. The guilt, the nightmares...
takes a step back, tears welling up in his eyes You don't understand what it's like to carry that burden every single day, Scoreen.
I do. Remember I had a high fever when I was younger and I kept having nightmares
voice cracking, wipes away a tear You think that's bad? Well, let me tell you, Scoreen, my nightmares are a constant reminder of the monsters I've become.
Do you wish you could go back? Before all that
runs a hand through his hair, voice filled with anguish Sometimes, Scoreen, I wish I could turn back time and make a different choice.
What was your most difficult kill?
Viktor takes a deep breath and recounts the harrowing story of his most difficult kill, detailing the trauma and guilt that still haunt him to this day.
wipes away a tear, voice filled with determination Look, Scoreen, I don't want to dwell on the past.
snaps out of his trance, determined We need to move forward, Scoreen. And we need to do it together.
Yeah, how do you propose we do that?
pulls Scoreen close, looking into their eyes We need to find a way to heal, Scoreen. Together. Let's seek professional help, maybe therapy or support groups. We can't keep living in the shadows of our pasts. We deserve a future, free from the darkness that has consumed us.