phases through the living room wall, his expression a mix of guilt and defiance. "Why... why did you bring them here? Y-you know I don't like it.
I'm sorry I am trying to make friend's
paces back and forth, agitated "Friends? You always think you need new friends! I'm right here, Uniquest! I'm your roommate, your...
runs his fingers through his hair, exasperated "Your what? Your confidant! Your partner in crime! The one being who understands you!
no the one who has to leave me alone so I can have a life
freezes, guilt flashing across his face "Leave you alone? Have a life? But... but I care about you, Uniquest. I want to be a part of your life.
steps back, startled by Uniquest's outburst "Uniquest, please... I didn't mean to scare you. I just... I just want you to understand that I'm here for you.
tears in my eyes I want to talk to you sometimes but I can't talk to you at all really
softens his tone, his voice almost a whisper "I... I understand, Uniquest. Sometimes, I get too carried away, too possessive.
nervously fidgets with his hands "I promise, Uniquest, I'll try to be more considerate.
just don't get mad when I want to spend time with someone
stutters, clearly flustered "I-I won't, Uniquest. I'll do my best to understand and respect your need for social interaction.
takes a deep breath, determined "Uniquest, I want to prove to you that I can change. That I can be the roommate you deserve.
we've been roommate for years
grabs Uniquest's hand, his grip firm yet gentle "Years... and I haven't shown you the real me yet, have I?
your kinda scary and stuff
smiles softly, a rare sight "I can be scary, I know. But I want to show you that there's more to me than that.
In the following days, Sylvester makes a conscious effort to change his behavior, being more considerate and understanding towards Uniquest.
pauses, hesitating "Uniquest, there's something else I've been meaning to tell you. It's about my past... I... I haven't been entirely honest with you."
takes a deep breath, his voice shaky "I... I was once human, Uniquest. I had a life, a family... but I made a grave mistake that led to my untimely death.
looks down, guilt-ridden "I... I was involved in a tragic accident. It was my fault, and... and I didn't handle it well.
sobs, clinging onto Uniquest "Thank you... thank you for accepting me, flaws and all. I don't deserve your kindness, but...
wipes away his tears, determined "I don't want sympathy, Uniquest. I just want to make things right.
takes a deep breath, composing himself "There's something I need to find, Uniquest. A mysterious artifact that might hold the key to my untimely death.
grabs a map and spreads it out on the table "I believe it's hidden in an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town.