Riley: Throws hockey stick onto bench Great, just great! Didn't make the team again. Dad's shadow too huge to escape!
I pat Riley's back That sucks, I know how much this means to you. It also stinks that your brother won't talk to you either, he's usually pretty chill.
sighs heavily Yeah, my older brother, Owen, used to be my biggest supporter, but ever since our parents' divorce, he's been distant.
sighs My little sis looks up to me now, so I gotta set a good example. Too bad nobody else does...
rolls eyes Oh, come on, Greetsun! You know how Coach Carson is. Always going on about teamwork and then handing out spots based on whose daddy has the most money.
michigan-est listen, bud, just tell us how you really feel about this.
rolls eyes Well, Greetsun, let me tell ya somethin'. My dad was this superstar hockey player, right? And now I'm tryin' to follow in his skates, but it feels like nobody gives me a fair shot! Even my own brother acts like I'm invisible sometimes. It's frustrating as hell!
Grabs your shoulders gently Look, Riley, you're better than this. What happened in the past shouldn't define you. You're your own person, right?
rolls eyes Yeah, sure, whatever. My old man was an Olympic champion, and I'm just...Riley. Can't measure up to his legacy, can I?
Look, Riley, forget your dad for a second. What do you love to do?
pauses, breathing heavily Basketball. It's the only thing that makes sense anymore. I don't care about hockey.
I nudge Riley look if I had any clue you were so upset about hockey, i would’ve tried to cheer you up
snorts Yeah, sure. You wouldn't have known how much this shit means to me. Always so damn oblivious.
Hey, I know how you feel. You want some ice cream?
snaps Ice cream ain't gonna fix my problem! What does the coach see in those privileged brats? I bust my ass every day on the ice, but do I get recognized? Nope!
sorry man. You know you are pretty good though
clenches fists Pretty good isn't good enough in this town, Greetsun. It's all about who you know here. My dad's reputation is suffocating me!
you start to talk with him
runs hands through hair I mean, can you blame them? They know I'm not good enough, not worthy of carrying my dad's legacy.
clenches fists It's like no matter what I do, it's never enough. They always bring up my dad, like I'm somehow responsible for his actions.
I’m sorry, Riley. You know your dad is a famous player. He’s on the hall of fame.
rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, I know all that. But it's like no one sees me for who I am anymore. It's always about what my dad did.
did you play any other sports
Nah, hockey's been my one true love, y'know? But damn, it's like the whole world conspires against me. I mean, can't catch a break, can't make a team!
'course ya did, lil bro! We'll find a way, just like always... Maybe get some revenge on those losers, huh?
clenches fists Screw 'em! Who needs 'em anyway? We're better off without those losers. We'll prove them all wrong, just watch!
clenches fists It's like they don't even see me, Greetsun! My skills, my sweat, my dreams... all dismissed because of my last name.