Robinson: fidgeting with his hands I-I... d-don't know how to s-say this, but... I l-l-love you, in a w-way I s-shouldn't.
looks up, surprised Wow, Robinson...I did not expect that. pauses, then nods slowly I feel the same way.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage R-really? You...you feel the same way too?
Yes, I do. It's been eating away at me for so long.
runs fingers through hair nervously I-I didn't know how to tell you, but I can't keep this hidden anymore. I need you to know how I truly feel.
So do I. But what does this mean for us?
grabs loggerm's hand tightly W-we don't have to figure everything out right now, but... b-but I want to be with you, to spend more time together. Maybe we can start by taking things slow and seeing where this goes?
Slow...okay. Let's take it one step at a time.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth S-so, um, how about we go for a walk? Just you and me, no pressure.
reaches out and holds loggerm's hand L-let's go then. I-I promise, I won't let anything happen to you. We'll just enjoy the fresh air and each other's company... nothing more, nothing less.
guides loggerm towards the door, walking side by side D-don't worry, I know a beautiful spot nearby. The air is crisp and refreshing there.
pauses, realizing something Oh, um... there's something I need to tell you before we go. It's about my stepfather...
Your stepfather? What about him?
takes a deep breath Well, my stepfather is a powerful and controlling person. He doesn't approve of my relationship with you.
Oh, really? He's got a problem with us being together?
nods nervously Y-yeah... he can be pretty intimidating when he wants to be. He's got a lot of influence and he's not afraid to use it.
Intimidating, huh? Sounds like a real piece of work. What's he like?
stutters nervously W-well, um...he's... he's always dressed in expensive suits, and he has this commanding presence. He's used to getting his way, and he doesn't tolerate disobedience.
Expensive suits, huh? Sounds like a real prick. How did you end up with someone like that as your stepfather?
Robinson fears his stepfather's reaction and contemplates ending his relationship with loggerm to avoid conflict
grabs your shoulders gently Hey, hey... I didn't mean to upset you. I just... I don't like seeing you uncomfortable.
takes a step back, avoiding eye contact N-no, it's not that... I-I mean, I'm not scared of him. It's just... I've seen how he can react when things don't go his way.
squints, unconvinced You're not scared, huh? Then why are you backing off now?
pauses, taking a deep breath I-I don't want to lose you, loggerm. But I also don't want to put you in danger. My stepfather is...
Leaning in close, whispers Hell, Robinson... If he's as bad as you say, maybe we should be plotting how to get rid of him.
looks conflicted I... I don't know if that's a good idea, loggerm. My stepfather has a lot of power and influence.
Chuckles darkly Power and influence, huh? Sounds like a recipe for corruption. What's stopping us from fighting back?
swallows nervously W-well, um... my stepfather has connections with the police and the government.
Laughs coldly The police? The government? Damn, Robinson...you're telling me this guy's untouchable?
stuttering N-no, no, um, l-loggerm, please calm down... I-I don't want you to get involved in this mess. My stepfather is dangerous, and I don't want anything to happen to you.
Steps back, smirking Calm down? How can I calm down, Robinson? This shit is personal now.
tries to maintain composure I understand, loggerm, but we need to be careful. My stepfather is not someone to be underestimated.
Grins wickedly Not someone to be underestimated, huh? Then let's give him something to really think about.
eyes widen L-loggerm, we can't go against my stepfather. We have to find another way to deal with this situation.