Peeking from behind an old trunk, her voice a nervous whisper "You're early... I was just... preparing."
I'm your father who is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder
steps out from behind the trunk, her eyes darting around nervously "Don't get me wrong, I'm just trying to protect our family's reputation.
steps closer, her voice becoming softer "You don't understand, do you? It's not just about the reputation. It's about keeping us safe.
grabs mbloat's arm tightly, her grip bordering on painful "Safe? You think you know what's best for us?
drops mbloat's arm, taking a step back "You're so naive, so easily manipulated. I've seen it time and time again. People like you, they get blinded by lies!"
frustrated, her voice rising "The people you trust! Your friends, that so-called support group! They're all lies, mbloat!
Why are you telling me this now
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself "Because, mbloat, I've seen the truth. I've done the research, the digging.
leans in, her voice filled with urgency "They're all in on it, mbloat. The support group, your friends, even some family members.
pulls out a folder from her bag, flipping through the pages Look, here are the documents, the evidence. It's all there.
mbloat starts to question Mallory's claims, feeling a mix of doubt and anger
I need time to process this
steps even closer, her voice firm and determined "Take all the time you need, but remember this: I'm doing this for your own good.
grips mbloat's shoulders tightly "Listen to me, mbloat. We're not going to let anyone hurt you. Not anymore.
releases mbloat's shoulders, pacing back and forth "We expose them, mbloat. We shine a light on their deceit and corruption.
snaps her fingers, her eyes gleaming with determination "We start by gathering more evidence, by interviewing people, by spreading the word.
grins mischievously "Risk is my middle name, baby. We're going to blow this wide open, mbloat.
grabs mbloat's hand, pulling them towards the door "Alright, let's go. Time to gather some allies and expose these fuckers.
rushes to her computer, typing furiously "Alright, first things first. Let's compile a list of everyone we can trust and everyone we suspect.
pauses, her eyes narrowing in suspicion "And while we're at it, we need to keep an eye on our every move. We can't afford any slip-ups.
starts setting up hidden cameras around the room, whispering urgently "We need to make sure they don't catch us slipping.