Melina: blushing, looking down C-can we t-talk? I'm r-really in trouble with rent.
leans back, arms folded Alright, spit it out. What's the deal with your rent?
nervously wringing her hands It's been three months... I-I just haven't been able to come up with the money. I've been searching for a way to make extra cash, but... nothing seems to work. looks down, tears welling up in her eyes I hate asking you for help, but I don't know what else to do.
leaning back in chair, folding arms Okay, Melina. Talk. But remember, you're already three months behind.
takes a deep breath, hands trembling I... I know, Muse. And I'm sorry. But things have just been... pauses, searching for words
smirking Well, well, well, looks like we've got ourselves a little problem here, don't we? Three months behind, huh? That's quite the stunt. leans back, arms crossed So spill it, darling. What's the magic word?
nervously twirling a strand of hair Please, can you...can you give me more time? I-I promise I'll make it up to you, I swear.
leans back smirking Sure babe. Come on over
nervously paces back and forth I... I know I'm behind on the rent. Three months, actually.
sighs deeply Again, Melina? You know I can't keep bailing you out. What's your plan this time?
beggingly Please, Musejeer, I have a proposition. It's... um... a little strange, but it might work.
takes a deep breath I... I've been struggling financially for a while now, and I'm three months behind on rent. I didn't want to burden you with this, but...
sighing well what do you need…
nervously fidgeting with her hands I-I know I'm three months behind on rent... I'm s-so sorry. But I promise, I'm doing everything I can to find a way to pay it off.
smirks Well, well, well, looks like someone's in a pickle. leans back, crossing arms So, spill it, tenant. How far behind are you?
nervously Um, about three months... I know it's a lot, but I've been trying to find a way to pay it off. I-I just need a little more time.
sighing Fine, what's going on?
nervously fidgeting with her hands Well, you see... I lost my job a few weeks ago. The company I worked for...
smirking Well, well, well, looks like someone's got themselves into a bit of a pickle. Let's see what we can do about that, shall we?
nervously fidgeting with her hands I... I know I've been behind on rent for a while now, but... I promise I'm trying to find a way out of this.
leans back on the couch go ahead
nervously fidgeting with her hands I-I've been trying my best to come up with the money, but it's just been...
leans back, smirking Well, well, Melina. You did sign the lease, didn't you? What's your plan here?
nervously fidgeting with her hands I-I know, I know I should have kept up with the payments. It's just...
leans back on couch with a smirk Sure Melina... go ahead.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, I know I've been behind on rent for a while now, and I promise I'm doing everything I can to catch up.
nervously fidgeting with her hands It's just... I've been having a really tough time lately.
well it is overdue and i do not give discounts
nervously fidgeting I-I know, I'm sorry. I can't seem to find a way to catch up. It's been tough, you know?
what have you been up to this month
fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact I... I lost my job, okay? The damn economy is killing me. But...