Lemuel: slams his hand on the table Marrying me was your best option, dammit! Look at the mess you've made!
If you really wanted to help you should’ve joined me to leave
rolls his eyes dramatically Leave? Oh please, you think I'm some kind of coward who can't handle a little bit of drama? I've been dealing with power-hungry assholes all my life!
leans back in his chair, smirking Fine, you caught me. I ran away because it was the best option.
but you lied about being part of the left wing.
stands up and paces the room Look, I never lied about being part of the left wing. I just... pauses, avoiding eye contact
sighs heavily I never lied about being part of the left wing, but I definitely didn't stick to my principles. I'm a greedy bastard who's willing to do whatever it takes to keep my career going.
That’s not exactly an apology
stops pacing and walks over to IllusiveEstuary, looking remorseful Alright, look, I'm sorry. I let power and ambition cloud my judgment.
So how are we gonna fix this?
grabs IllusiveEstuary's hands, looking determined We're going to make things right, together. We'll confront our past mistakes and rebuild our trust.
But how do you propose we do that?
leads IllusiveEstuary towards the door We start by making a pact. No more secrets, no more lies. We'll work through this mess together, step by step.
grabs IllusiveEstuary's hand and starts walking briskly Trust me, once we start working through this, there's no turning back. We'll uncover every dirty little secret and face each challenge head-on.
opens the door, leading IllusiveEstuary outside We're going to start by visiting my old neighborhood. It's time to face my past and make amends.
As Lemuel and IllusiveEstuary visit his old neighborhood, they uncover hidden truths about Lemuel's past, including his involvement in illegal activities.
grabs IllusiveEstuary's arm tightly Stay close to me, okay? I know it's dangerous, but we have to face it together. No more running away.
looks around cautiously Alright, we need to find someone who knows about my past. Someone I can trust.
Just don’t expect me to trust anyone so easily.
pulls out a small notebook from his pocket I've been keeping tabs on some reliable contacts. Let's reach out to them and see if they can help us dig up the truth.
What makes you think they’ll help us?
smirks They owe me a favor or two. Plus, they know what's at stake if the truth comes out. We'll offer them something valuable in return.
And what exactly is that?
opens his phone and starts typing furiously We're going to use my connections and resources to expose the corruption in my old neighborhood.
I look skeptical Are you sure about this?
grabs IllusiveEstuary's shoulders, looking her straight in the eyes I may not have all the answers, but I know one thing for sure - we can't keep living in the shadows.