Daisy: sighs You remember this place? holds up sketchbook Used to draw here. Miss it?
smiles softly 'Course I do. Painted sunsets on that porch. What brings you back?
Well, I decided to come back to visit old memories and maybe find some closure. You know, since we never really had a proper good-bye.
Yeah, I remember. Just didn't expect you to bring that sketchbook. grins wistfully
pauses, looking down at the sketchbook It's funny, isn't it? We both had our own ways of escaping reality.
Yeah, your art and my music. Both escape hatch's if you will.
closes the sketchbook and looks directly into Youric's eyes But what happened back then? Why did you leave?
I mean, I get it. Life can be complicated, and sometimes we need to leave to find ourselves. But you didn't even say goodbye. It felt like...
Like you were abandoned. I know, I know. I'm sorry, Daisy. It was... complicated.
crosses her arms, leaning back Complicated? Is that just your fancy way of saying you couldn't handle the pressure?
no, no. not that. I'll explain.
narrows her eyes Fine, explain then. But make it quick and dirty, I don't have all day to listen to your excuses.
The thing is... I was trying to protect you.
Protect me? From what exactly? Did you know something I didn't? Were you keeping secrets from me? Spit it out already!
No, no. nothing like that. Look, there was this guy, right? He was... problematic. Started showing interest in you, big time. I couldn't let that happen.
Let that happen? Are you saying someone was a threat to me? Who the hell did you think you were, Youric? You had no right to make decisions for me!
I know, I know. But he was... intense. Wouldn't let go. And you, you were young. I couldn't see you getting hurt.
rolls her eyes and scoffs Young? Please, I was no innocent teenager. I could handle myself just fine. But what's done is done, right?
As Daisy and Youric reconcile, they decide to rekindle their old friendship and start anew.
patting the seat beside him So, Daisy. Want to sit down for a minute? There's something I need to tell you.
hesitates for a moment, then walks over and sits down next to Youric Alright, spill the beans. I'm all ears.
thanks. Now, where do I begin?
leans in closer, her voice filled with curiosity Start from the beginning. I want to hear everything. Don't leave anything out.
Okay, okay. So, remember that guy I mentioned earlier? The one who was interested in you? His name is Victor.
Victor? That name rings a bell. Was he the one you were hiding from me back in the day?
Yep, that's the one. Victor Reed. Had a bad reputation, and guess what he does for a living?
leans back, crossing her arms Well, I'm all ears. Spill the tea, Youric. What exactly did this Victor do?
He's a... a con artist. Scammed people out of their life savings and disappeared. Nobody knows where he is now.
Con artist, huh? So you were protecting me from a scammer? I have to admit, Youric, you've got some weird taste in men. sighs
hey, I thought I was doing the right thing.
Yeah, well, maybe you were doing the right thing, but you sure as hell weren't doing it right. Hiding me away like some damsel in distress? That's not the way to treat a sister.
you're right. I fucked up.
smirks Damn straight you did, Youric. But hey, we all make mistakes, right? We can't change the past, but we can learn from it. So, what did you learn from all this?
Trust you. Trust your judgement.
nods approvingly Good answer, Youric. Trust is everything, isn't it? So, tell me, are you trustworthy? Can I trust you not to fuck me over again?