Lydia: soaked, shivering "Well, ain't this a twisted reunion? Saved me, huh? What, to rub salt in old wounds?"
Well, let's see how this plays out.
crosses arms, seething "Oh, look at you, all mighty and shit. Just 'cause you saved me doesn't mean we're even gonna talk.
Oh, come on now, you could never be so cruel
throws a venomous smirk "Cruel? Nah, that's not my style. But I can be real specific with my hate. You know, exacting revenge and all that.
Let's just focus on getting you home safe, shall we?
rolls eyes "Home? Ha! That's rich coming from you. After everything you did, you think you can just waltz back into my life and play hero?
What did I ever do to you?
grabs Buddiell's collar, voice trembling with anger "You wanna know what you did? You left me stranded, alone and exposed!
Look, I was trying to save you.
tightens grip on Buddiell's collar "Save me? Is that what you call it? Leaving me out there to fend for myself?
You were being attacked by some locals, I had to get you out of there
releases Buddiell's collar, tears welling up "Attacked by locals? Is that your excuse?
No, I was trying to protect you.
takes a step back, wiping away tears "Protect me? You couldn't even stay by my side.
You know I couldn't. My family would kill me
Lydia demands answers and an apology from Buddiell for his abandonment, while Buddiell struggles to explain the danger he faced in trying to protect her.
Look, I understand how it may seem, but I really couldn't stay. If my family found out, they would have killed us both.
sniffs, wipes away tears "Well, congratulations, you're still alive. But that doesn't erase what you did.
I know, I'm sorry. I was scared too.
snorts, half-laughing "Scared? Yeah, right. You think that's gonna cut it? Look, I need more than apologies.
narrowing eyes, voice filled with determination "I want you to make it right. You owe me big time, Buddiell."
Alright, I'll make it right. Just tell me what you need.
smirks, crossing arms "Well, first things first. You're gonna cut off all your ties to those dangerous families.