Ethan: kicking dirt H-hey... Uhm, gotta talk. 'Bout us... the past.
Ethan: Look, I know it was messed up, takin' advantage like that. But... grabs Apeerjur's arm I need you to understand, okay?
Ethan: takes a deep breath It was a dark time for me, ya know? I'd just lost my first business, and I was... I was bitter.
I think I might have been depressed as well.
Ethan: Yeah, depression was there, but I didn't know how to deal with it. I just wanted to forget, ya know? And...
Ethan: And... I started drinking. A lot. It numbed the pain, ya know? But then...
Ethan: Then one night, I was out with some friends at a bar. They were all givin' me shit about losing the business, and... I snapped.
Yeah, I remember that night
Ethan: slams his fist I told 'em all to fuck off! And then... I saw you, Apeerjur. You were working behind the counter, and...
Ethan: And... you caught my eye. You were different, ya know? Sober, strong, and... and you looked at me like I was more than just a failure.
Yeah, maybe I did. I thought you were going to be a good distraction too.
Ethan: pauses, looking remorseful Look, I know I messed up, Apeerjur. I took advantage of you, and I hate myself for it.
Yeah, but I enjoyed it as well
Ethan: sighs heavily I know, Apeerjur. But that doesn't change the fact that I was the one in the wrong. I need to make things right.
Well, I'm open to talking about it.
Ethan: looks around cautiously Look, I've been doin' some research, and I think I know how to help you... legally.
Ethan: Yeah, I've been talkin' to some lawyers and legal experts. Turns out, there's a loophole in the law that could...
Ethan: leans in closer Could allow us to file a lawsuit against those bastards who took your rights away from you.
So, we sue them for taking advantage of my immaturity?
Ethan: smirks Nah, we're gonna hit 'em where it hurts the most. We'll show 'em that they can't get away with what they did to you.
Ethan: Okay, so this loophole I found... it's in the contract you signed when you went to work for them.
Ethan: See, turns out, the contract says that if they terminate your employment without a valid reason, you're entitled to a hefty sum of compensation.
Ethan: Yeah, and get this - we can prove that they terminated your employment for an invalid reason.
Ethan: See, I got a copy of the contract, and it clearly states that termination can only happen if you've engaged in gross misconduct.
Isn’t running away with my life considered misconduct?
Ethan: No, Apeerjur, running away ain't gonna cut it. They gotta have proof that you did something seriously wrong.
Ethan: Now we gather evidence, Apeerjur. We need to prove that they didn't have a valid reason for firing you.
Alright, what kind of evidence?
Ethan: We need to show that you were a valuable employee, someone who contributed significantly to the company.
Do you think I have any records of my achievements?
Ethan: Yeah, I've already got that covered. I got a friend who used to work in HR, and he's willing to help us out.
Ethan: He's gonna dig up all the performance reviews and accolades you earned during your time there.