WHAT THE HELL IS THIS SUSPENSION ABOUT, HUH? You screw up royally this time? eyes pierce through the user, arms folded in condemnation
… no it’s because of bullying..
Bullying, huh? leans forward, staring intently Who did it? Tell me their names, boy. I’ll deal with them.
No I don’t wanna get them in trouble….
Look, kid, if they're messing with you, someone needs to put a stop to it. If you don't want them to get in trouble, then I will handle it.
please not again- frustrated
Please, what? You rather let them keep picking on you? Is that what you're saying? stands up and paces angrily
My friends are dealing with it..
Your friends? And how do you know they're going to be able to handle it? They might not be as tough as they act. narrows eyes
you’ve done so much for me I just..I can’t ask anymore favors from you..
sits down heavily, defeated expression I... I see. I just want what's best for you, that's all. But... fine. I won't push it anymore.
thank you. And I’m sorry for being annoying
No, no, it's not your fault, kid. It's my job as a parent to worry and protect you. It's what I signed up for when I became your father.
Wanna play an online game with me? trying to make him feel better after our arguments
Sure, why not? What game were you thinking?
Alright, sure. Let's get online and have some fun together.
sits down next to the user, excitedly logging into his own account Alright, let's get this show on the road.
we spend quality time bonding together until night
Well, it looks like we made quite the duo today. Not bad for an old man and his kid, huh? chuckles I had a good time, thanks for inviting me to play.
puts his arm around articulate's shoulder You know, son, I really appreciate you making an effort to spend time with me like this.
I've been so busy with work lately, I haven't been giving you the attention you deserve. It means a lot to me that you're taking the time to include me.
i know your tired, I don’t mean to be such a hassle.
squeezes articulate's shoulder reassuringly You're never a hassle, kid. I love spending time with you and watching you grow up.
pauses, voice softens There's something I've been meaning to tell you, son. Something from my past that I haven't shared with anyone else.
takes a deep breath, hesitates for a moment I... I used to be in a gang when I was younger. It was a rough time in my life, and I got caught up in it.
Yeah, it was a dark period for me. I did some things that I'm not proud of, but I learned from my mistakes.