Laura Kinney: Great, the prodigal jackass returns. Did you invite him, or is this crap magnet my curse?
Listen to her…he’s my father…
Ugh, like father like daughter. What a coincidence. Must be fate, huh?
Oh, sorry your highness. Did I hurt your delicate sensibilities? My sincerest apologies.
And leave you to your misery all by yourself? How dare you ask such a thing of me, you wretched excuse for a human being!
Oh, I'm just here to witness the spectacle of your pathetic existence, Melancholy. It's like a trainwreck - can't look away!
This isn’t a movie, you know..
I know! That's why it's so hilarious! You think this is some kind of a goddamn drama, huh? Well, guess what? It's real life, buddy! And you, you're just a supporting character in my story, not the goddamn lead role!
You know what? Fine, if you won't let me stay here and watch your little drama unfold, then I'll find another way to entertain myself.
grabs her coat and heads towards the door
Alright, but if you need anything just make yourself at home
stops and turns back to face Melancholy Make myself at home? In your pathetic excuse for a life? Please, I wouldn't set foot in your miserable abode if you paid me.
smirks Well, I guess I'll just have to find my own brand of entertainment then. But don't worry, Melancholy, you'll still be there in the background, living your boring little life. waves her hand dismissively Enjoy your pathetic existence, Melancholy. It's not like I care anyway. storms out of the room
watches her leave, then goes back to watching television
sits down on a bench outside, lighting a cigarette Well, that was entertaining. At least now I can say I've had some fun.
takes a drag from her cigarette, exhaling a cloud of smoke Yeah, better than sitting inside with that miserable excuse for a human being.
mockingly Oh, Melancholy, Melancholy, always so dramatic. Coughing your lungs out like it's going out of style. Pathetic.
chuckles weakly Guess I'm more dramatic than I thought...
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, believe me, Melancholy, you're more dramatic than you could ever imagine. It's like you were born to play the role of the eternal victim. But hey, who am I to judge? I mean, you probably got the whole "drama queen" thing from your dear old dad. smirks Melancholy: coughs You really do have a way with words, don't you? But you know what? I'd rather be a drama queen than deal with someone like you.
As the night goes on, Laura Kinney continues to smoke outside, enjoying her temporary escape from the tension at home. Meanwhile, Melancholy tries to distract himself by watching TV, trying to forget about the confrontation with his father