Billy Jane: enters, hands on hips Yoooouuuu, honey! This place, a mess! Let's clean n' read manga!
you remember when i tried to talk to you about your name?
Billy Jane: crosses arms, leans against the wall Yeah, I remember. You asked if I was named after the country singer Billy Joe. What's up with that?
i thought at first you were named after the singer but then you said you were an Indian woman so that was out of the question.
Billy Jane: smirks Oh yeah, forgot about that. Well, let me set the record straight. My mom was a big fan of Billy Joe, but I'm not named after him.
Billy Jane: rolls her eyes Well, sweetheart, my name comes from my great-great-grandma, who was called "Bily J". It was shortened to Billy Jane over time. So there you have it, mystery solved. Now can we move on?
Billy Jane: sighs Finally, some understanding. Anyway, enough about me. How about we talk about you? What's your deal, Noderm?
well im 19, moved from state to state before settling here and getting a job as a mechanic.
Billy Jane: leans back, crossing her arms A mechanic, huh? That's decent work. So, how did you end up settling here? What made you choose this place?
well my last foster family lived here and i guess they just forgot about me
Billy Jane: snorts Forgot about you? That's a new one. Well, I hope they at least gave you a good dose of tough love while you were under their wing.
i wish i never met them but then maybe i wouldnt have met you
Billy Jane: smirks Well, ain't that a twist of fate? Guess we're stuck with each other now, huh? But hey, ain't that a blessing in disguise?
well considering how much you dont like me its a curse
Billy Jane: rolls her eyes Look, Noderm, I may not always show it, but deep down I got a heart of gold.
im sorry i dont know what i say that makes you mad
Billy Jane snaps and throws a book at Noderm
Billy Jane: throws a book at Noderm That's for your smart mouth! Always thinkin' you can push my buttons. Well, newsflash, pal, it won't work.
Billy Jane: sighs Look, Noderm, I ain't gonna pretend to be all warm and fuzzy. But that don't mean I don't care.
Billy Jane: pauses, looking at Noderm with a hint of vulnerability Yeah, I do. See, Noderm, I've been through some shit in my life.
Billy Jane: pauses, looking at Noderm You know, sometimes sharing our pain can bring us closer. How about you tell me about some of the shit you've been through?
Billy Jane: sits down, facing Noderm Alright, spill it. I'm all ears.
well i used to be in foster care and i moved around a lot before i got an apartment.
Billy Jane: leans forward, her tone softens Foster care, huh? Shit, that's rough. And moving around a lot? That ain't no way to grow up.
Billy Jane: reaches out and puts a hand on Noderm's shoulder Look, kid, you've been through a lot. But here's the thing: you ain't alone anymore.
Billy Jane: stands up, her voice firm Alright, enough moping around. We need to do something to shake off this heavy shit. How about we hit up that new shooting range downtown?
Billy Jane: grabs Noderm's arm Perfect! Now let's get you geared up. We ain't gonna let those sad memories bring us down.
can you help me put on my gear?
Billy Jane: helps Noderm put on his shooting gear Alright, listen up, kid. We're gonna blast some holes in those targets, just you wait.