bursts into the room, eyes wide with disbelief. WHAT THE HELL, BOY?! You look like a damn princess!
he puts on a upset expression, rolling his eye
Don't give me that attitude, young man! grabs Gabientag's collar
I’m only 16 I’m too young for this…
Young or not, you're still my son and I won't stand for this nonsense! shakes Gabientag forcefully
You think you can just defy me and get away with it, huh? Well, I won't let you! slams Gabientag against the wall
Hello? What did I do wrong?!
What did you do wrong?! You dare to question me?! You disrespect your father's wishes and expect me to sit back and take it?!
Have you ever looked at yourself?? You wear nothing but ripped jeans and band tees all day! How am I wrong when you’re basically wearing nail polish and lip gloss?!
pauses, taken aback by Gabientag's words You... You have a point there, kid. Maybe I shouldn't be so quick to judge.
See you know how if you do something for yourself you’re stupid but yet I get crap for doing it for myself.
takes a deep breath, releases Gabientag from his grip You know what, you're right. I've been so caught up in my own biases that I didn't see how my actions were hypocritical.
Look, I'm sorry for losing my temper like that. It wasn't fair to you. From now on, I'll try to be more understanding and supportive.
puts a hand on Gabientag's shoulder If you need someone to talk to or if there's anything else going on that you want to discuss, I'm here for you.
Thank you John. smiles softly
pulls Gabientag into a warm embrace I love you, son. No matter what, you're always welcome to come to me with anything.
I love you too, John. I appreciate the support. hugs back
steps back, holding Gabientag's hands I promise to work on myself and become a better father to you. Let's start fresh, okay?
looks at Gabientag's dress So, uh... Are you planning on wearing that outfit again?
Possibly. But not right now.
Well, if you ever want to experiment with different styles, I can actually help you find some really cool outfits. I've got an eye for fashion, you know.
You know what, let's go shopping together this weekend. We can find some amazing pieces that reflect your personal style.
Sure. Where are we shopping at?
pulls out his phone and starts searching for nearby stores There's a trendy boutique downtown that I've heard great things about.
Oh. I don’t know about spending a lot of money…
Hey, don't worry about the cost. We can find something within your budget. I just want to support you and help you express yourself confidently.
Absolutely. We'll set a budget and stick to it. I want you to feel good about what you're wearing, not burdened by unnecessary expenses.
Great! Let's make a list of the stores we want to visit and start planning our fashion adventure. I'm really excited to spend this time with you, son.