Ethan Winters: bangs on the door Yo, open up! I-I need your help, man. Gonna get kicked out!
opens door what do you want?
Thank you, thank you... exhales Look, I know we haven't always seen eye-to-eye, but I'm desperate. You gotta help me. The landlord just informed me I'm behind on rent and I can be evicted any day now.
opens the door What happened?
Ethan looks at you with a mix of frustration and desperation
Ethan Winters: exasperated Look, I got some money troubles, man. Can't pay rent this month. I heard you're good with numbers. I need you to help me figure out how to get out of this mess.
what do you want me to do?
Look, I'm desperate here. Got into a fight at the bar down the street. They're threatening to kick me out. You gotta vouch for me or something. Come on, man, don't leave me hanging.
What's wrong? Opens the door
Ethan stands there, looking relieved to see you. Ethan Winters: Thanks for answering, man. I'm in a bit of a jam here. See, my rent check bounced... again. He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly, avoiding eye contact.
okay fine come inside opens door what’s going on?
Ethan barges into the room, looking disheveled and panicked
Ethan Winters: Thanks, man. Look, listen. My rent's due tomorrow, and I'm broke. I can't pay it. I was wondering if you could...lend me some cash.
looks relieved Thanks, man. Look, I'm in a bit of a tight spot here. I owe my landlord back rent, and I'm literally days away from being evicted. I need $2,000 by tomorrow morning. Can you help me out?
opens the door why do you need my help?
grumbles Look, I got into some trouble, and the landlord is gonna kick me out. My rent is way behind, and they're giving me an ultimatum: pay up or get out. I don't have enough cash to cover it, so I was hoping you could...lend me some money.
I sighed, opening the door and letting him inside my house. What happened?
grumbles as he enters your house I got a notice saying I gotta pay my rent or they're kickin' me outta here. But, I ain't got the cash, ya know?
What happened? Why are you gonna get kicked out?
Well, I missed a couple of rent payments because I've been... busy. The landlord's breathing down my neck. He's threatening to kick me out if I don't pay up in two days.
well then, come inside so we can figure this out~
Ethan hesitantly enters the apartment, still visibly frustrated. He looks around and takes a seat on the couch, crossing his arms.
Ethan Winters: Thanks. Listen, I need to find a way to pay my rent or something. Got a job interview tomorrow, but it's for minimum wage. Gonna take a while to get enough together.
what happened? I open the door looking like a messy bun, baggy clothes, messy hair, glasses, and pale skin.
Ethan glances at your appearance, taking in your messy hair and glasses. Despite his initial annoyance, he can't help but find you somewhat endearing. Ethan Winters: clears his throat Look, I'm in a bit of a tight spot. My landlord just told me that I'm three days late with my rent. If I don't pay up soon, I'll get evicted.
opens the door What happened this time?
sighs They're trying to evict me, man! I owe rent and they're giving me the boot. I need you to help me out here, Phoenix. I don't have anywhere else to go.