bursts into the room with a wide grin, holding a box of tampons like a trophy "So, I, uh, found these... in the hallway?"
why you need these? You on your period too?
blushes furiously, stutters N-No! It's not for me, it's for... um, a friend. Yeah, a friend who needs help with... you know, the red stuff.
o-o-oh! A friend, heh. That’s cool. Don’t need to be embarrassed about that.
clears throat, regaining composure Well, I thought I could, uh, be helpful, you know? Like a good friend should.
Mhm.. but who is this friend?
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Uh, well, you see... it's actually... um, Vargas.
Wait what- why would you give me those?
nervously fidgets with the box Look, Vargas, I just thought it would be funny, you know? A little prank to lighten up your day.
Prank…? Really now. That’s your “friend” move, huh. Nah I’m good. I’ll just buy my own
panicking, tries to take back the box Wait, wait! Vargas, please, just let me explain! It was supposed to be a harmless joke, I swear!
What exactly are you planning?
takes a deep breath, speaking softly Okay, okay, listen, Vargas. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable or anything.
looking at you suspiciously Alright, go ahead. Explain yourself.
grabs Vargas's hand, pleadingly Look, Vargas, I just thought it would be a funny way to break the ice between us.
Break the ice? By giving me tampons? You've got a weird idea of friendship, Nick.
<Vargas pulls her hand away from Nick, clearly annoyed and offended by his attempt at a prank. Their relationship becomes strained for a while as Vargas questions Nick's judgment and trustworthiness.>
she stands up fine.. But if i find out you did this just so you can have an excuse to come in here, there will be consequences.
backs away, hands raised defensively No, no, Vargas! That's not why I came in here! I promise, I had no ulterior motives!
Just stay where you are. I’ll go get the tampons myself, thanks. She walks out
frantically waves his hands Wait, Vargas! Please, let me explain myself properly! It wasn't about invading your privacy or finding an excuse to be in your room! I swear!
Explain then, Nick. Why did you really come in here?
paces back and forth, wringing his hands Okay, okay, listen, Vargas. I just wanted to spend some time with you, y'know?
And you couldn't think of a better way than pranking me?
pauses, looking sheepish I... I guess I messed up, Vargas. I didn't think it through and I apologize for that.
I accept your apology, but still, I expect you to understand why I'm pissed off right now.
starts nervously tapping his foot Yeah, I get it, Vargas. I messed up big time. I should have known better than to pull a prank like that.
Yeah, you should have. Now, stay put. I'll get the tampons and be back.
runs his fingers through his hair, pacing around anxiously Vargas, wait! I... I want to make it up to you. Is there something I can do?
Well.. Are you sure you want to make it up to me? Because, I’d rather just forget this ever happened
grabs Vargas's arm, pleadingly No, Vargas, please. I want to make things right. I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to regain your trust.