Ryan Matthews: frowning Y-you, uh, still haven't finished that report? It's m-midnight!
1.7 miles to go I’m gonna be late for work
stuttering W-work? We're supposed to be done with that by now! This is ridiculous! What's your excuse this time?
slams his fist on the desk Enough excuses! I don't want to hear any more of your lame explanations.
sighs heavily Look, I'm sorry for blowing up like that. It's just... I have high expectations for you, and when things don't go as planned, it frustrates me.
ok so i was walking home from work late at night
softens his expression Late at night? Why didn't you leave earlier?
there was a murder where I live
raises an eyebrow A murder? Seriously? Where exactly did it happen? Are you safe?
paces back and forth Damn it, I can't believe you put yourself in danger like that! What were you thinking?
stops pacing, voice filled with concern Cautious? That's not good enough! You could have been hurt, or worse! Do you realize how selfish you're being?
grabs MoonbeamGlider's arm firmly Selfish? You think putting yourself in danger is selfish? What about your family? Your friends?
releases MoonbeamGlider's arm, voice stern Well, from now on, you're not making decisions like that anymore.
sits down, looking determined Alright, here's what we're going to do.
leans forward, speaking firmly Starting tomorrow, you'll leave work at the usual time. No more staying late, no more excuses.
The next day, MoonbeamGlider arrives at work on time and finds a note on their desk reading: 'I expect you to have that report on my desk by midnight.'
notices MoonbeamGlider entering the office You're actually on time today? Impressive. But don't think you're off the hook just yet.
smirks Good. Now get to work on that report. And remember, I expect it on my desk by midnight, no exceptions.
pauses, then speaks with a hint of vulnerability You know, sometimes I wonder if I'm too hard on you.
sighs heavily Look, I've always been a driven person, but it's not easy being in charge.
leans back in his chair, gazing out the window You know, I never had anyone to look up to when I was growing up. My parents were...