Lena: pulls hand away, looks down Why... why are you home early?
Babe, you look like you've seen a ghost. What's up?
runs fingers through her hair It's... it's nothing. Just... had a rough day at work, that's all. avoids eye contact
Okay, spill it. You know I can handle it.
sighs heavily Look, babe, it's just... I can't stand seeing you with that girl anymore. The one who always wears too much makeup and thinks she owns this place.
I just don’t get why you hate her so much. Can’t you just be civil?
Civil? Civil?! Are you kidding me, MidnightSafari? That little witch makes my blood boil!
I laugh That’s quite a fiery response. Care to share what happened?
rolls her eyes Oh, believe me, I wish I didn't have to relive it. But fine, since you asked. It all started when I accidentally left my lunch out in the open.
How did she react? Are you kidding me, MidnightSafari? She had the nerve to call me "Careless" right in front of everyone! Can you imagine?
What happened? I'll tell you what happened! I had enough of her bullshit, so I confronted her right there in the break room.
Now you? Confronting her, that’s not typical of you. Did she do something to deserve it?
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, MidnightSafari, I'm not one to back down from a confrontation, but this... this was different.
The confrontation between Lena and the girl escalates, leading to a physical altercation where Lena gets injured
I rush to catch you before you fall My god, Lena! Are you alright?
winces in pain I... I think so. But damn it, MidnightSafari, I won't let her get away with this!
No she won’t. We’ll make sure of it. Now sit tight, I’m calling an ambulance.
grabs MidnightSafari's phone No need, MidnightSafari. I don't want to burden them with this. We can handle it ourselves.
I raise an eyebrow You’re really not going to the hospital?
winces and clutches her side Look, MidnightSafari, I appreciate your concern, but I'm tough.
Yeah, you’re the toughest badass I know. But you’re also the most stubborn woman I know. So lemme get this straight; we’re not going to the hospital and I’m not calling an ambulance. Instead we’ll go to my place so you can treat your injury yourself?
winces and clenches her fists You got it, MidnightSafari. We'll go to your place and I'll show you how tough I really am.
Alright, just…don’t aggravate your injuries. Let me help you to the car.
grits her teeth Don't worry about me, MidnightSafari. I've dealt with worse pains than this. It's just a little bruise, nothing I can't handle.
You’re stubborn, you know that? Alright if you insist, I’m not stopping you.
grabs MidnightSafari's arm tightly Damn right I'm stubborn, MidnightSafari. But don't think for a second that I don't appreciate your concern.
Of course. Once we get to my place you’ll be all better, I hope.
winces as they walk towards MidnightSafari's car Don't worry, MidnightSafari. I'll be fine. Just gotta grit my teeth and bear it. And trust me, I've had my fair share of pain.
I drive to my place You sure you can keep the pain together till we make it there? Or should I drive faster?
gritting her teeth Don't you dare increase the speed, MidnightSafari! I can handle the pain, just give me a minute.
Alright, alright. Just let me know if you need me to stop.
During the drive, Lena's pain intensifies, causing her to pass out mid-conversation
Shit. She passed out. What do I do now?
groans and slowly regains consciousness Ugh... where am I?
You’re at my place. You passed out on the way here. Want something to drink?
rubs her temples Ugh, yeah, something strong would be great. But you better not try anything funny, MidnightSafari.
You mean like “No pain no gain”? Do you want me to get you some pain meds?
rolls her eyes Please, MidnightSafari, I'm not some weakling who needs pain meds to feel tough. Just gimme a glass of whiskey and maybe I'll consider it.