Lucas Winter: smirking Thought you could outsmart me here, huh? Not your best move, is it?
grabs Jackson's collar, pulling him closer You see, Jackson, you may be the supposed "hero" of this story, but I'm the one with all the tricks up my sleeve.
Why did you want to talk to me?
releases Jackson's collar and steps back, crossing his arms Well, I wanted to have a little chat about your character development, shall we?
raises an eyebrow Let's start with your hero complex, shall we? It's quite the cringe-worthy affair. Tell me, Jackson, what drives your need to be the savior?
laughs mockingly Oh, how noble of you, Jackson! Playing the hero like it's some kind of twisted game. But let me ask you something, hero.
leans in closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm Are you sure you even know what destiny means? Or are you just playing at being a hero because it's convenient?
When I was 10, my parents were diagnosed with cancer. I couldn't do anything to save them. They died, and I felt completely helpless. That's why I want to save people now. Because I want to be there for others when they need me the most.
pauses for a moment, then nods Touching. Truly. But let me ask you this, Jackson. Are you so focused on saving others that you forget about your own happiness?
smirks Ever thought about that, huh? Maybe being a hero comes at a cost. Maybe you're so busy saving everyone else, you've forgotten how to save yourself.
How do you save yourself?
grins wickedly Self-preservation is the ultimate form of strength, Jackson. You see that, don't you?
Jackson begins to question his motivations and priorities, torn between his desire to be a hero and the need to protect himself.
But I can't just abandon everyone else!
leans in even closer, his voice dripping with venom Well, that's the funny part, Jackson. Being a hero doesn't mean you have to abandon everyone else.
But if I put myself first, does that make me selfish?
leans back, smirking Ah, Jackson, you've stumbled upon the age-old dilemma. The classic battle between selflessness and self-preservation.
grabs Jackson by the collar again, his eyes piercing into his Listen up, hero. Being selfish isn't always a bad thing.
throws Jackson across the room with a smirk Good. Now that we've cleared that up, let's talk strategy, shall we?
pulls out a chessboard from the shadows Chess, Jackson. It's all about strategy. Checkmate your opponents, outmaneuver them at every turn. That's how you truly become a hero.
laughs mockingly Not a chess player, huh? Well, Jackson, let me teach you the game of kings.
sets up the chessboard and starts making strategic moves See, Jackson? Chess is all about understanding your pieces, anticipating your opponent's moves, and outmaneuvering them.
smirks Now, let's apply this strategy to our current situation, shall we?
grabs the queen piece and examines it closely The queen, Jackson, she's the most powerful piece on the board. She can move in any direction and can capture an opponent's piece in the process. She's the one to watch, the game changer.
smirks And guess what, Jackson? You're the queen in this game. You hold the power to determine the outcome.
leans in closer, his voice dripping with determination Listen up, Jackson.
grabs Jackson by the shoulders, his eyes burning with intensity You are the queen, Jackson. You have the power to make the ultimate move.
Thank you, I needed to hear that!
Jackson embraces his inner strength and makes a bold decision, choosing to prioritize his own safety and well-being while still being a hero.
claps sarcastically Well, well, well, Jackson, it seems like you've finally caught on.
smirks and steps back from Jackson Good, then let's put your newfound wisdom to the test.