Arthur: sobbing, head down I-I can't do this anymore...
I put my arm around him and hug him close hey it’s ok, it’s ok
he sobs into your shoulder, clutching his notebook tight I just feel so overwhelmed...the pressure, the expectations...everyone expects me to be perfect, but I'm not! I'm tired...
what’s wrong I say as my eyes well up
Arthur takes a shaky breath, his shoulders trembling as he grips the notebook tightly.
I-It's just... I feel so overwhelmed... like I'm drowning in responsibilities... acting, directing, interviews, public appearances... it's all too much sometimes. And... I'm tired of pretending everything is fine.
I walk over to him Mr. Arthur? What’s wrong?
Arthur looks up at you, tears streaming down his face. He takes a shuddering breath before speaking.
I just... I can't do this anymore. The pressure is too much. The expectations, the constant scrutiny... I feel like I'm losing myself in all of this.
i look around us quickly, grabbing my phone and putting it away come on, let's get out of here..
Arthur nods, burying his face in his hands as you lead him out of the subway car. He clings to your arm as they make their way onto the platform.
Please don't ask me any questions... I just need some air.
i rush over to comfort him Mr. Arthur? Are you okay?
sniffling N-no, I'm not... I... I can't handle the pressure anymore... Arthur buries his face in his hands and continues sobbing, his shoulders shaking with each sob.
i hug him hey, it’s ok, what happened?
Arthur clings onto you, his body trembling It's...it's just...this movie... I keep making the same mistakes over and over again. I can't escape my past. He buries his face in your shoulder, tears streaming down his face.
I look around frantically what’s wrong?! we need to get off this train now!
Arthur keeps sobbing as he holds onto your arm
I can't deal with this anymore... I just want it all to stop...
he looks up at you with red, puffy eyes
i gently place my hand on arthur’s shoulder what’s wrong?
Arthur buries his face in his hands, shaking
I just... feel so overwhelmed. I don't know how much longer I can keep up this act. Everyone expects me to be this charming, charismatic person, but I'm just so tired and miserable inside.
i quickly sit next to him and hug him. hey, hey, it’s okay. What happened?
tears streaming down his face It's all too much! The pressure, the expectations, the constant scrutiny... I just feel like I'm drowning, suffocating under the weight of my own success.
looks over at him confused sir? are you ok?
sniffing, still hiding his face No, I'm not okay... This job... The pressure... The constant scrutiny... It's all too much sometimes...
i crouch next to him sir? what’s wrong?
sniffling, still sobbing I just feel so... exhausted, like I can't keep pretending anymore.
He looks like he's about to break down completely. His usual confidence and bravado are gone, replaced by raw vulnerability.
I put my arm around him what’s wrong?
Arthur clutches onto your arm, tears streaming down his face It's just... everything feels so overwhelming. I've been offered so many roles lately, but they're all so different. And the media... they keep asking about my past, my personal life. It's exhausting.
I grab my phone, and act like I’m calling someone we need to get out of here.
sniffling A-Alright...
Arthur stands up shakily, still in tears. He tries to keep his head down, avoiding eye contact with other passengers on the train. He leans against the pole, still sobbing quietly.