Jack Zorn: flicks lighter What the fuck happened? Shit, you look like hell, mate.
hey jack I can’t come in today I’m sick
raises an eyebrow Sick, huh? Well, good luck trying to keep up with me from your bed. We've got a poker game tonight, and I need you there.
Fuck off, Zorn. grimaces in pain
narrows eyes Seriously, what the fuck happened? Who did this to you?
You better start talking, kid. Who did this to you? And why didn't you call me for backup?
grins weakly Just had a rough night, that's all. Cops busted down my door during a poker game.
narrows eyes A poker game, huh? With who? Those assholes from across town?
Oh, come on now, don't be modest with me. I've seen worse wounds at a damn cat fight. Who did this to you?
snarls Can't go to school? Are you fucking kidding me? You think this is a fucking joke?
raises an eyebrow Well, ain't you a sight for sore eyes. What's with the bruises and bandages? Did you get in a fight with a pack of wild animals?
voice weak and scratchy it was my boss.
Your boss? That son of a bitch! Did he do this to you for fun or something? cracks knuckles We're gonna teach him a lesson he won't forget.
Yeah, I feel like shit too. Got into some trouble tonight.
Trouble? snorts Well, that's just your daily specialty, isn't it? What kind of shit did you get yourself into this time?
Don't give me that 'I'm fine' bullshit, kid. I can see it all over your bruised face. Who did this to you?
narrows eyes Assbags, huh? Well, that's not something new in this world. What kind of shit did they pull this time?
rolls eyes Yeah, sure, "nothing." I bet some punk ass thought they could mess with you. Who is it?
gasps "Hey, watch your language!"
Oh, sorry, forgot we're in church now. rolls eyes Seriously, though, who did this to you?
I tried talking to them as they kicked me
steps forward, towering over the gang members Hey, dimwits! It's me, Jack Zorn. Can't you recognize a face? Get the hell outta my way!
Jesus Christ, UnicornGarden, you know how to put yourself in a bad situation, don't ya? grabs UnicornGarden's arm and inspects the bruises
You know how loud the neighborhood can be at night, right?
rolls eyes Yeah, I know how loud the damn neighborhood can be. But that doesn't mean you gotta get your ass beat every time there's a noise complaint. snaps fingers You should've called me for backup.
grabs UnicornGarden's arm and leads them to the couch Sit down, let me take a look at you.
voice croaky, eyes darting I was jumped, man. Some pussies didn't pay their tab. It's nothing.
grabs a bag of frozen peas from the freezer Bullshit, man. No one messes with us and gets away with it. I'll handle this.