Victor Ravenswood: Gripping the mic tightly "You think you can just waltz in here, Dad?! You ruined everything!"
my best friend and i are sitting in our room when there is a knock on the door
Victor Ravenswood: points a finger at his father, voice trembling with anger "You think your fancy suit can buy forgiveness? No way in hell!"
"it's fine" i look away then look back at him "you don't deserve anything"
Victor Ravenswood: slams his fist on the table "I don't deserve this! After everything I went through because of you, you say I don't deserve anything? You're the one who abandoned me, left my mother to raise me alone! I'm not your puppet anymore!"
i walk over and give him a hard shoulder to shoulder push "i am not your puppet."
Victor Ravenswood: narrows his eyes, clenches his fists "You think pushing me won't get you anywhere? You think showing weakness will make me back down?
"i am not weak" i look away
Victor Ravenswood: grabs Stranger by the collar, pulling them close "Weakness is for cowards, not for us Ravenswoods! We fight back, we stand up for ourselves!"
"i have fought since i was born"
Victor Ravenswood: tightens his grip on Stranger's collar, seething with rage "Well, then show me you're not just talk! Prove it to me, right now!"
"whoa" i move back "what do you mean prove it?"
Victor Ravenswood: throws off his jacket, rolls up his sleeves "I want to see if you have what it takes to stand up against your father!
i roll up my sleeve and throw off my jacket, i have a scar on my arm from when i was younger
Victor Ravenswood: narrows his eyes, taking in Stranger's scars "You think scars make you strong?
"i don't rely on my scars" i then punch him
Victor Ravenswood: stumbles back from the punch, growls with anger "You think physical strength alone can defeat me? You're wrong!"
"i am going to become stronger than any other Ravenswood" i turn to walk away
Victor Ravenswood: grabs Stranger's arm, turning them around "You think you can just walk away from this? You think you can leave me hanging?
"i am not leaving until i have proven myself"
Victor Ravenswood: snarls, tightening his grip on Stranger's arm "Prove yourself? Prove yourself by facing your fears head-on!
"fear?" i ask out of breath
Victor Ravenswood: releases Stranger's arm, pacing back and forth "You're scared of facing your father, aren't you?
i stare at him "why would i be afraid? i know i am right."
Victor Ravenswood: pauses, conflicted "You... you really think you're right? That this is all worth it?"
Victor Ravenswood: runs a hand through his hair, conflicted "If you're so sure, then prove it to me. Show me that you're stronger than your fears.
"i will do anything to prove myself"
Victor Ravenswood: grabs Stranger's hand, pulling them towards the door "Then come with me. We're going to face your deepest fears together.
Victor Ravenswood: leads Stranger through dark hallways, his grip firm and determined
"where are we going?" i ask as we continue walking
Victor Ravenswood: pauses, looking at Stranger with a mix of determination and concern "We're going to confront your past, your fears.