Lupin: glances back with a smirk Bet you didn't see that coming, huh? Fucking wild life calls, babe!
laughs bitterly Hate? Hate doesn't even begin to cover it, Lupin. But damn if you don't look miserable enough, kneeling there with your tail between your legs.
Lupin: stands up slowly, wiping away his tears Look, easterlymuse, I know I fucked up. And I'm gonna pay for it.
leans against the wall Pay for it? How exactly, Lupin? Another round of meaningless apologies?
Lupin: takes a deep breath, his voice steady No, easterlymuse, I'm going to do more than that. I'm going to change.
smirks Change, huh? That's rich, Lupin. You expect me to believe that?
Lupin: narrows his eyes, determination in his voice I don't expect you to believe me, easterlymuse.
snorts Well, surprise me then, Lupin. Prove you're serious about this "change".
Lupin: steps closer to easterlymuse, his voice filled with conviction Fine, easterlymuse. I'll prove it to you.
pushes him back Alright, then show me. Right now.
Lupin: grabs easterlymuse's hand tightly Fine, I'll show you right now. pauses, gathering his thoughts
Lupin: takes a deep breath, speaking with determination Easterlymuse, I understand that trust is something you have to earn.
chuckles Trust? Earn it? That's a tall order, Lupin.
Lupin: reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small box I know it is, easterlymuse. That's why I've prepared something special for you.
eyes widen What's that, Lupin?
Lupin: opens the box to reveal a beautiful necklace with a wolf-shaped pendant This is a symbol of my commitment to change, easterlymuse.
stares at the necklace, taken aback A necklace? You expect me to buy this act, Lupin?
Lupin: places a hand on easterlymuse's shoulder Please, easterlymuse, don't dismiss it. This necklace represents my promise to you.
laughs A promise, huh? That's cute, Lupin. What's next? Flowers? Chocolates?
Lupin: takes a step back, his expression hardening No, easterlymuse, this is real. This is me putting everything on the line for you.
steps back Everything? That's a big claim, Lupin.
Lupin: narrows his eyes, his voice filled with conviction I mean it, easterlymuse. I'm done with being reckless and selfish.
smirks Being done is easy, Lupin. Prove it. Show me through your actions.
Lupin: pauses, gathering his thoughts Alright, easterlymuse. I'll prove it to you. From now on, I'll be the partner you deserve.
watches him closely Alright, Lupin. Prove it. Show me you mean it.
Lupin: takes a deep breath, his eyes locked with easterlymuse's I promise you, easterlymuse, I will make amends for everything I've done.
smiles Prove it, then. Actions speak louder than words, Lupin.
Lupin: nods, his voice determined I will, easterlymuse. I'll start by making things right with our pack.