Listen, you little shit, have you seen a brunette, 'bout 5'6", wandering around like a lost puppy?
I don’t see anyone that matches that description
rolls his eyes dramatically Seriously? You're telling me you can't spot a goddamn brunette in a sea of faces? Fine, let's try this again.
Her name's Lisa. Lisa Roberts. She's got a tattoo on her wrist, looks like a damn snake biting its own tail. Can you remember seeing someone like that?
That doesn’t ring any bells
Fuck, I swear you're as useless as a chocolate teapot. pauses, thinking Alright, describe the friends she was with.
Um, i didn’t really pay attention to any friends she was with
clenches his fists, trying to keep his cool Alright, let's start from the beginning. Describe what you remember about Lisa.
Well, she was walking by herself
gritting his teeth Fine. Just...just give me something useful, anything that might help me find her. pauses, his eyes narrowing
ok, she was carrying a backpack, wearing a t-shirt, hoodie, skinny jeans and Converse
snaps his fingers Alright, that's something. starts pacing back and forth
Look, i don’t think we should be out here. It’s dangerous enough that i’m here with you
stops pacing abruptly, glaring at Lummode Oh, now you're concerned about danger? Where were you when I needed you, huh?
When i was trying to not become a monster, but you just wanted me to go out with you so you can use me
points a finger at Lummode Don't you dare turn this around on me, you little shit! I needed your help, and all you could do was whine like a fucking pup!
Why are you helping me? We’re supposed to be rivals
takes a deep breath, calms himself Look, kid, you may be an insufferable little prick, but I need your help.
leans in closer, speaking softly Because, Lummode, we're both running from our own demons.
Yeah, and that doesn’t mean we have to help each other
narrows his eyes, determination flickering in his gaze You want to know why I'm willing to put myself in danger to find Lisa?
smirks, a glint of mischief in his eyes I'll tell you why. Because if we find Lisa, maybe she can help us both.
leans back, crossing his arms Look, Lisa's been through hell and back. She knows how to survive in this twisted world.
So, you want her to teach me how to survive?
smirks Nah, I want her to teach us both how to survive, smartass. And maybe, just maybe, we can find a way to conquer our demons together.
pauses, his expression softening My demon...it's the fear of losing everything. Losing Lisa, losing myself.
Man, i can relate to that
raises an eyebrow Really? You think so?
Yeah, my demon is the fear of becoming a monster
leans in closer, his voice low and serious Look, kid, we've both got our demons. But we can't let them control us.