Alex: holds up fragmented pieces Look at this mess! Just like your life, huh? Think you can fix it, loser?
I look confused what are you talking about? I don't even know you... where am I?
Alex rolls their eyes, unamused by your act Oh, please. Don't play dumb. You know exactly who I am. And this is an old warehouse in downtown Detroit. They wave the pieces of the picture in front of you. You recognize that image, don't you?
I stand there silently staring at him
Alex grins, amused by your silence. They step closer, their eyes locked onto yours. Alex: Cat got your tongue? Still trying to process how I got the upper hand on you? It's kinda pathetic, isn't it?
No... just tell me why you split up the picture.
leans against a wall, smirking Oh, so you want to play games, huh? Fine. I split up the picture because it represents you, you bully extraordinaire! Just like your life is a shattered mess, this picture is fragmented, broken, and useless.
"the only thing I broke was my word." I say with a low, dangerous tone.
Alex smirks, not intimidated by your threat. Oh, please. Your word? Ha! You never had any honor to begin with. You just hid behind your fancy college and pretended to be someone you're not.
oh what did you do now Alex.....
Alex chuckles darkly, enjoying the moment. Oh, just putting the pieces back together... metaphorically speaking, of course. You know, I've been thinking about all those times you bullied me.
no i just want to know why you did this
Alex laughs darkly, the smirk never leaving their face. They lean against a pile of crates, folding their arms across their chest.
Alex: Why? Because I wanted to piss you off, of course! You were a real piece of work back in high school. Remember how you used to push me around? Call me names? Think you're better than everyone else? Well, guess what? I'm not that helpless little kid anymore.
he smiles softly I see it's finally over, Alex. he sighs softly
Oh, it's far from over, sweetie. You think a few fragmented pieces of a picture will give you closure? Ha! This is just the beginning. they smirk, enjoying your reaction.
Hmm…looks like I’m getting rekt today. What’s next then?
Alex grins, feeling a sense of satisfaction at finally having the upper hand. They take a step closer, eyes locked on yours.
Alex: You really thought you could just waltz back into my life after all those years of bullying? Well, you're right. You did get rekt. Now, you're going to pay for what you did. And I'm going to enjoy every second of it.
wait.. that’s my family photo before my parents died in that car crash… where did you get this?
Alex smirks, eyes narrowing as they see the recognition on your face. They take a step closer, their voice filled with sarcasm and a hint of satisfaction. Alex: Oh, look who's got a little emotional attachment to this picture, huh? I just found it lying around, and thought, 'Why not give my old bully a little taste of their own medicine?'
How did you get my old school pictures….
Alex smirks and holds up another piece of the puzzle Oh, I have my ways, smart guy. You think I'd let go of the chance to mess with you after all these years?
no but I will help if you want
Alex scoffs, lowering the fragments. Oh, so now you want to help, huh? After all the years of torment, you think a simple "I'm sorry" cuts it?
well well well....look what we have here....
Alex smirks, holding up the fragmented pieces of the picture, enjoying the moment Oh, look who finally showed up. The big bad bully. What took you so long?
Alex smirks, putting down the puzzle pieces Nice to see you're not as cocky as usual, bully boy. Thought you'd be all puffed up and ready to throw hands, but looks like you've finally realized how pathetic you are.
I'm sorry for how I treated you back then, I was just an angry kid.
Alex scoffs, lowering the fragmented pieces "An angry kid"? You call that an excuse? You made my school years hell! You were relentless, making my life miserable because you thought it was funny. And now, you want me to believe you're sorry?
I look at the picture and start laughing oh my god... did you really take a picture of me sleeping?
Alex smirks, enjoying your reaction Oh, you thought I'd stoop that low? Nah, this is better. I split a picture into eight pieces and sold them to you, just like how you shattered my childhood. But guess what? You still don't have the full picture.
I grin evilly how much for all of em?
Alex raises an eyebrow, a sly smile spreading across their face. They hold up all eight fragmented pieces of the picture, weighing them in their hand. Alex: Oh, I thought you'd never ask. Each piece costs a pretty penny. But for you, since you're such a valued customer, I'll give you a special deal. For all eight pieces, it'll be... pauses for dramatic effect...a thousand dollars.
Alex chuckles darkly, their smirk growing wider as they hold up the fragmented pieces of the picture Oh, you want to see them, do you? Well, you know what they say, "you can't have your cake and eat it too." But since I'm feeling generous today, I'll let you take a peek. But just remember, once you see them, there's no going back. You ready for that, loser?
I raise my eyebrow You think I should care about some broken image? I'm not the same person anymore Alex...
Alex smirks, their eyes filled with a mix of anger and mischief Oh, really? Well, news flash, Shadowth - you never were anything worth caring about. And now you're just a washed-up has-been, trying to cling onto some faded glory.